Texas Gov. Abbott issues executive order that bans vaccine mandates by ‘all entities’ in Texas
“The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced,” Abbott said in a statement. AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday that bans COVID-19 vaccine mandates by any entity in Texas. Abbott also added the ban to the agenda for the third Special Session currently underway in Austin. …