Texas Gov. Abbott, A.G. Paxton Aligned in Defense of Executive Order Prohibiting Mask Mandates
August 12, 2021
August 12, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2021:
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge's order violates Executive Order GA-38 and state law. GA-38 prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings. It has the force and effect of stat . . .
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge's order violates Executive Order GA-38 and state law. GA-38 prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating face coverings. It has the force and effect of stat . . .