Members of the Austin City Council hurled accusations of antisemitism at the Texas city's police department after the local police officer union sounded the alarm about surging crime across the country and billionaire financier George Soros' donations to district attorney candidates.
City of Austin to continue mask mandate despite Governor s mask mandate reversal
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AUSTIN, Texas â Members of the Austin City Council announced that they would continue to require masks despite Governor Greg Abbott s executive order that lifted mask mandates and other COVID-19 safety restrictions.
District 4 Austin City Council Member Gregorio Casar Tweeted about it Tuesday.
This action is both legal and the right thing to do. Cities have independent authority under TX constitution, & state law allows cities to create health rules. If state officials sue Austin, theyâll be going out of their way to harm the health of Texans.https://t.co/W8GtRqLwM4