State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Abbott declares no more mask mandates amidst speculation of upcoming restrictions
Amid rising concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19 variants, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has declared, "There will be NO mask mandates in Texas," signaling a staunch rejection of such measures while sparking speculation about potential future restrictions in the state, Newsweek reported. Texas banned COVID-19 mask mandates as of Sept. 1 through Senate Bill 29, which was signed earlier this year.