Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the third governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair. He is also the first disabled governor in Texas history.
Abbott lifts all COVID restrictions in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott With only about 11 percent of Texans vaccinated, Gov. Greg Abbott lifted all COVID mandates and rescinded all previous executive orders relating to the pandemic. “Effective next Wednesday, all business of any type are allowed to open 100 percent,” Abbott said at a press conference. “That includes any type of entity in Texas.
Also, I am ending the statewide mask mandate.” Doctors and scientists have said wearing a mask is the most effective way to prevent transmission of the coronavirus. — David Taffet The post Abbott lifts all COVID restrictions in Texas appeared first on Dallas Voice.
