Gov. Greg Abbott urges voluntary measures to curb coronavirus spread but says closing Texas will be the “last option”

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the categories of medical surge facilities during a press conference at the Texas Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Photo credit: Ricardo B. Brazziell/Pool/American-Statesman

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As face mask requirements pop back up across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott faces criticism from local leaders and fellow Republicans

State and local officials disagree on whether mandating businesses to require employees and customers to wear face masks is a small burden or a threat to their freedom.

People with and without masks wait outside of a grocery store in Houston on March 31, 2020. Photo credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune

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Texas students will return to school campuses this fall, Gov. Greg Abbott tells lawmakers

Abbott notified lawmakers of the plan during a conference call Thursday, June 18.

Cactus Elementary School in Cactus on Jan. 28, 2020. Photo credit: Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune

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