Gov. Abbott issues executive order maintaining ban on vaccine mandates
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Wednesday maintaining a ban on vaccine mandates.
Abbott also said he added the vaccine mandate issue to Texas' Special Session agenda.
Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has since tested negative.
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