Texas Judge Says Austin Can Continue to Enforce Mask Mandate for at Least Another 2 Weeks
A judge in Texas refused to grant the state's attorney general a restraining order that would force two counties to discontinue enforcing mask mandates.
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A judge in Texas refused to grant the state's attorney general a restraining order that would force two counties to discontinue enforcing mask mandates.
Acting on his threat, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Austin and Travis County officials on Thursday over their decision to continue requiring mask-wearing in public.
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He claims city officials are illegally defying an executive order issued by Gov. Greg Abbott last week.
Acting on his threat, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Austin and Travis County officials on Thursday over their decision to continue requiring mask-wearing in public.