‘It is now time to open Texas 100%:’ Texas Gov. Greg Abbott reverses statewide pandemic orders
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/03/02/texas-gov-greg-abbott-to-make-statewide-announcement-in-lubbock/ March 2, 2021
Exactly eight months after issuing a mask mandate in most Texas counties, Gov. Greg Abbott reversed that order on Tuesday, along with most other statewide COVID-19 orders he signed last year.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made the statewide announcement Tuesday while speaking to the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.
“Too many Texans have been sidelined from employment opportunities,†Abbott said. “Too many small business owners have struggled to pay their bills. This must end. It is now time to open Texas 100%.â€
Also effective next Wednesday, all businesses regardless of classifications are allowed to open to 100% capacity, Abbott said....