The Republican governor said 'the path forward relies on personal responsibility rather than government mandates.'
Abbott's EO also places emphasis on business, saying there are"no COVID-19-related operating limits for any business or other establishment" as part of an effort to"ensure the ability of Texans to preserve livelihoods while protecting lives."
"The new Executive Order emphasizes that the path forward relies on personal responsibility rather than government mandates," Abbott's statement said.
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