Gov. Greg Abbott allows Texas businesses to reopen ‘100%’ and ends mask mandates

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Gov. Greg Abbott announced he will be reopening Texas “100%” and ending the Lone Star State’s mask mandate, effective next week.

“This must end,” he said during a Tuesday press conference in Lubbock. “It is now time to open Texas 100%. Everybody who wants to work should have that opportunity. Every business that wants to be open should be open.”

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