Gov. Greg Abbott and local officials are fighting several legal battles over mask mandates. Here’s what you need to know.

Which side is winning in court?

That depends on the lawsuit and the court.

Often, local officials find favor with lower court judges who block Abbott’s order and allow locals to enact mask mandates — though some of those judges have sided against mask mandates. In some cases, courts will let mandates stand, only to have higher courts temporarily block them.

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