According to the opinion by the court, Abbott’s appeal “failed to show his entitlement to the relief requested.”
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott’s appeal to strike down Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ executive order mandating masks in schools and business has been denied by the 5th Court of Appeals Friday evening.
So, for now, Jenkins’ ordinance remains in place, which mandates masks in both schools and businesses.
According to the opinion by the court, Abbott’s appeal “failed to show his entitlement to the relief requested.”
Jenkins signed the new ordinance in a Wednesday afternoon news conference in…

