Smith County Judge issues courtroom mask requirement

SMITH COUNTY — Smith County Judge Robert Wilson has issued a notice: MASKS REQUIRED! In a Facebook post, Judge Wilson writes, “Due to substantial transmission of the Omnicron variant, face coverings/masks are now required to enter the courtroom of the 321st district court regardless of vaccination status.If you do not have a mask, one can be provided to you. If you have ANY symptoms of COVID or you know you were exposed to someone who is positive/symptomatic, please do NOT come to court and email my coordinator about your situation at [email protected] and we will reset your hearing. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue efforts to protect public health.”