Austin Beats Texas (For Now) As Judge Rules Mask Mandate Can Stay

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But the legal fight is likely far from over.

Friday in which the attorney general’s office argued a March 2 order from Gov. Greg Abbott lifting the statewide mandate meant localities couldn't continue to enforce public mask-wearing requirements.also specifically said it “shall supersede any conflicting order issued by local officials.”

But attorneys for the city successfully argued the mask mandate could remain in place because it was issued by the local health authority, and there is a different state law granting powers to health officials to make public health decisions. The judge's decision also allows Travis County, where Austin is located, to keep its countywide mandate.Abbott's order earlier this month lifting mask mandates outraged some health officials, who warned the nation’s second-largest state was making the move entirely too soon.

 

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True Faith should exceed the good deeds of a person. 참 믿음은 사람의 선행을 뛰어넘습니다.

Typical regressive Leftist city.

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