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Release: Texas Attorney General Admits He Cannot Enforce Governor's Mask Mandate Prohibition

Harris County Attorney release on the Attorney General's court filings

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee (release) · Harris County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Harris County, Texas · Houston · Texas
Level
County
Issued
2021-08-25 Aug. 25, 2021
In force
Aug. 25, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021
Quarters
2021 Q3
Limitation types
Courts and public offices
Functions reached
  • litigation record
Collection
Houston MET-HOU

Operative words

[the County Attorney] addressed the Attorney General's statements that neither he nor Governor Greg Abbott can enforce the Governor's prohibition of mask mandates (GA-38). These statements, made in several court filings, contradict public statements he has made in the media and threats of enforcement he has issued to school districts and local officials.

Notes

The Court of Appeals recorded the same position: 'The State Appellants insist that only a local district attorney can prosecute a violation of GA-38' (Ex. -060)

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