Obviously interested to hear Abbott's take on this, but it appears to thread the needle, or at least try to, by focusing the enforcement mechanism on businesses vs. individuals https://twitter.com/1200WOAI/status/1273273249116405761
Per Bexar order, which is now posted:

"Consistent w/ [Abbott’s order], no civil or criminal penalty will be imposed on individuals for failure to wear a face covering"

Biz could face $1K fine for “failure to develop & implement” policy req. masks when distancing isn’t feasible
New from @GovAbbott spox: "Judge Wolff’s order is not inconsistent with the Governor’s executive order. Our office urges officials and the public to adopt and follow the health protocols for businesses established by doctors that are available at http://open.texas.gov ."
Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas

http://open.texas.gov
Abbott gives blessing in KWTX interview, saying Wolff has "finally figured" out what locals can do w/ masks under statewide order: "Gov't cannot require individuals to wear masks. However, pursuant to my plan, local governments can require stores and business to require masks."
Full Abbott comments to KWTX:
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