Hays County residents are now, for the most part, be required to wear face masks while out in public.

Exceptions include:

• When driving alone or with passengers who are part of the same household

• While pumping gas or operating outdoor equipment

• When exercising outside or engaging in outdoor activity

• While in a building or activity that requires surveillance or screening like a bank or consuming food or drink.

County Judge Ruben Becerra issued his new order on the courthouse ...