A federal judge in Florida has ended the CDC's order requiring people on airplanes and public transportation to wear masks. US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said the mandate exceeded CDC's authority.
In North Texas, agencies announced they were ending mask requirements as a result.
"Effective immediately, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will no longer enforce the requirement of face masks in airports. DFW Airport will no longer require customers or employees to wear a face mask, though anyone may choose to wear one voluntarily. Traveling customers should check with their airlines and their destinations for any rules regarding face masks," DFW Airport wrote in a statement Tuesday morning.
"Per the withdrawal of the TSA's Security Directive requiring masks in airports, masks will now be optional for Dallas Love Field employees, passengers, and guests," Love Field said.
American and Southwest Airlines both said they were ending requirements for passengers or employees. American said masks may still be required for some international destinations.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit says masks are no longer required, but masks and hand sanitizer would still be available for passengers who want them.
In a statement, TSA said it would end enforcement immediately.
"CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time," TSA said.
The mask requirement was scheduled to remain in place through May 3.
The Department of State Health Services says hospitals in Texas had 796 COVID patients Monday, down from 1,001 May 1 and a peak of 13,360 January 26.
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