Texas Governor Greg Abbott Bans Vaccine Mandates By Any Company or Person

Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Monday banning vaccine mandates by any company or person in the state of Texas.

The order states that "no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or consumer, who objects to such vaccination for any reason of personal conscience, based on a religious belief, or for medical reasons, including prior recovery from COVID-19."

Abbott sent a message to the Chief Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate, adding the item to the Third Special Session agenda. The order will be rescinded upon the passage of legislation.

"The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced," said Abbott.