Governor Issues Statewide Mask Order

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued new emergency orders Thursday that require every Texan with a few exceptions to wear a face covering in public.

"Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Abbott. “We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another—and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces."

Read a statement released by the governor earlier today by clicking here.

Read the full text of the executive order here.