Gov. Abbott's New Executive Order Limits Local Leaders' Response To COVID-19 In Texas

Dallas TX

30 July, 2021

2:50 PM

Description

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth July 30, 2021 Gov. Greg Abbott issued a new executive order Thursday, July 29, related to COVID-19. He said the reason was to bring "clarity and uniformity" to the state's COVID-19 response. The new order bans any local government in the state from requiring residents to get vaccinated. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.