Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signals support as Austin weighs fines for people not wearing face masks
Editor's note: After the publication of this story, the Austin City Council agreed to allow fines against individuals and lawsuits against businesses who do not following health authority rules, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Gov. Greg Abbott signaled his encouragement Wednesday to Austin city leaders to move forward on "additional enforcement mechanisms" related to a recent order Abbott issued requiring Texans to wear masks in most public spaces
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In a letter to Austin's mayor, Abbott said the city's consideration of new enforcement measures "to ensure compliance with my Executive Orders is an important step toward reducing the spread" of the coronavirus.