Texas House Passes Bill Limiting Governor's Powers During Pandemics

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

May 12, 2021

The Texas House gave final approval Tuesday, May 11 to a bill that would limit the Governor’s authority during a pandemic.

Under House Bill 3, Governor Greg Abbott and future Governors would need to work more closely with the state legislature.

They would need lawmakers’ approval if they wanted to extend any mask mandates, or limit medical procedures, or business capacity beyond 30 days.

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