Earlier this week Texas’ COVID-19 mask mandate became a monumental footnote in the state's 175- year history.
Executive Order GA-34, lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing the capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100%, was delivered by Gov. Greg Abbott on March 2. Since then, opinions have been both passionate and varied as the mandate was lifted on March 10.
“In essence, GA-34 puts the decision making about COVID-19 safety precautions in the hands of the people,” San Marcos Director of Public Safety Chase Stapp said. “Business owners and those otherwise in control of commercial establishments and other entities may choose to adopt more strict safety protocols for their establishments than those found in the governor’s order.”
