Texas Lifts Its State-Wide Mask Mandate, Some Businesses Disagree
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Business may now operate at full capacity. NPR s Rachel Martin talks to Sarah Self-Walbrick of Texas Tech Public Media and Arnoldo Richards, a restaurant owner in Houston, about mandates being lifted.
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RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: As of today, Texans are no longer required to wear a mask in public. Businesses, restaurants included, can now operate at full capacity without restrictions. Governor Greg Abbott announced the change last week despite objections from public health officials. Sarah Self-Walbrick of Texas Tech Public Media joins us now to talk about the change in policy. Hi, Sarah.