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Texas families ask for Abbott to reverse mask mandate ban in schools in new petition

Another petition has emerged asking Gov. Greg Abbott to reverse the ban on mask mandates for public schools and allow campuses to make their own policies. "We are families and citizens who are ...
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Texas governor bans mask mandates by state's public schools, other government entities

AUSTIN -- Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state governmental entities such as counties, public school districts, public health authorities and ...
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President Biden calls decision to lift Texas mask mandate a 'big mistake'

AUSTIN, Texas -- After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state will be lifting its mask mandate next week, President Joe Biden is calling the decision a "big mistake." Tuesday's announcement made ...
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Texas Gov. Abbott Threatens Fines Again Against Local Officials and Businesses That Enforce Mask Mandates, Vaccine Requirements

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday, reiterating his opposition to mask mandates, Covid-related business restrictions and vaccination requirements and issuing fines of up to ...
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Texas' big-city mayors ask Gov. Greg Abbott for power to impose face mask rules

TEXAS -- The mayors of nine of Texas' biggest cities urged Gov. Greg Abbott in a letter Tuesday to grant them the "authority to set rules and regulations" mandating face masks during the coronavirus ...
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Harris County face covering ordinance is in effect, but Gov. Abbott says you can't be fined

HOUSTON — Harris County's mandate to wear face coverings in public went into effect Monday. However, in revealing more details about his plan to reopen Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said his executive order ...