Gov. Greg Abbott issues video message on statewide mask mandate

Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide order that requires Texans to wear face coverings in public spaces due to a spike in COVID-19 cases.

[rolorock]

Its, Time for a change, we need a Governor who CARES about TEXANS, not party.

[larisasmith]

So disappointed in you Governor Abbott

[SuperLevelone]

YOU BETTER HOPE NO ONE RUNS AGAINST YOU IN THE PRIMARY! I AM DONE WITH

[buffalowash]

Give the power back to the cities and local governments !

[coocoocachooglin]

When the Texas Governor is as insane and corrupt as the California Governor.

[a.d.]

Why does Texas Governor Greg Abbott want to leave millions of Americans with preexisting conditions without medical insurance???

Greg Abbott needs to go. Texas deserves better leadership.

[javiersblog]

This was probably his most disappointing moment as governor. But fortunately, it seems he has completely reversed course since then. He is currently one of our fiercest fighters for our freedoms. Don't bail on him yet. Texas is back.

[bridgettedancy]

Mr. Greg Abbott, you will put your doctors, nurses, and other essential workers In Harm's Way, without any consequences, you sir, are the worst. We have too many overpopulated cities in Texas. Beto O'Rourke please run for governor.

[davidblakesley]

I very late and frustrating statement by our state Governor.

[buffalowash]

Seems like one thing the comments can all agree on..Greg abbot has failed Texas

[williamonorato]

Hospitals are empty. He is lying. Go look with your own eyes, visit a hospital

[sunshine_schleichs]

No mask in churches. What they FORGET is followers of Christ are the church.

[TheConservativeLatina]

I'm so sick and tired of this bullcrap. Freaking RINO. Regret voting him. SMH.

[bt-cvdm]

Not my vote next time. I don’t care who you believe, however I think everyone can agree he has been inconsistent!!

[MrGiggity]

How are they defining a "case" though?
Governments have been very inconsistent in both their measurement and reporting methodologies.

[damiandeluna]

The most patriotic thing Americans can do is to protect each other during the times of war against a deadly pathogen.

[deedeewynn]

Governor Abbott what has happened to you?

[patriotdawn]

Bottom line, our meeting at our local news station, about a question that you had asked asked me for guidance and I said "As long as you follow your oath and do not violate your oath, the people of Texas will support you. However, if you violate your oath and act like a tyrant, you lose all of the people's support and to add insult, the people of Texas will not comply to your unconstitutional executive orders, especially the wearing of face masks.
Basically to sum it up like

YOU FAILED THE CITIZENS OF TEXAS AND YOU WILL NOT GET OUR VOTE ON THE NEXT ELECTION.

[seinfan]

You probably just lost the election for yourself. Good job, wheels.

[deedeewynn]

What about lifting the restrictions on pharmacies being able to dispense Hydroxycloriquine. This would help.