Texas A.G. Paxton Issues Letter Regarding Masking Requirements for Individuals Administering Elections
October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 17 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following letter:
Dear Texas Elections Officials:
My office is receiving reports that certain poll watchers, election clerks, and other individuals administering elections are being barred from executing their duties on account of not wearing a mask or face-covering. This is wrong.
This letter serves as a reminder that on July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-29 rel . . .
Dear Texas Elections Officials:
My office is receiving reports that certain poll watchers, election clerks, and other individuals administering elections are being barred from executing their duties on account of not wearing a mask or face-covering. This is wrong.
This letter serves as a reminder that on July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-29 rel . . .