Houston among Texas school districts set to defy governor's ban on mask mandates.
"I commend everyone -- school superintendents, and elected judges alike who are taking whatever steps are needed to protect the lives of the people they serve," Hidalgo said on Twitter this week while announcing that the Harris County attorney was authorized to file a lawsuit challenging the governor's order."Protecting the community during an emergency is a duty, not an option for government leaders.
Houston joins other school districts in Texas, including those in Austin, Dallas and Spring, in issuing mask mandates. In response, Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said they will fight the county mask mandate in court.In this Tuesday, June 8, 2021, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference in Austin, Texas.
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