TX Gov Abbott to Keep Mask Mandates Prohibited, Despite Request by Mayor and Judge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has denied requests from a state’s judge and mayor to enforce mask-wearing in schools and government buildings. The mayor of San Antonio and a county judge asked Abbott for permission via letter. The letter from Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff came a day after Abbott tweeted, “The time for government mask mandates is over – now is the time for personal responsibility. In May, I signed an executive order prohibiting mask mandates by gov’t entities. Every Texan has the right to choose whether they will wear a mask or have their children
