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Texas Mayors to Governor: You Need To Let Us Enforce Rules About Mask-Wearing

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LatestBy|June 17, 2020 1:28 p.m.Texas Mayors—both Republican and Democratic, urban and suburban—are asking for help enforcing face mask requirements. The leaders of the hardest hit areas are fighting COVID-19 where the rubber hits the road, and they need help protecting their residents.— TMF (@TMFtx)The letter comes as Texas appears to be growing into a coronavirus hotspot&nbsp;new cases were recorded in the state on Tuesday, surpassing a previous record from a week before, according to the&nbsp;.“I make clear on a daily basis around the entire state of Texas that wearing a mask is very important, and local officials send that message,” Abbott said in a press conference on Tuesday. “Putting people in jail, however, is the wrong approach for this thing.”&nbsp;Abbott was responding to a question about calls that also came from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins for imposing mask requirements.Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins fired back at the governor in a statement that he also on Tuesday.After the governor’s remarks Tuesday,&nbsp;&nbsp;tweeted:?Retweet if you're planning to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.?❤️Like if you want your neighbors to wear a mask in public to prevent the spread of COVID-19.?Thank you, San Antonio.— Mayor Ron | Wear a mask! ? (@Ron_Nirenberg)Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner (D) also signed the letter. Director of Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Lina Hidalgo, who is also County Judge, expressed alarm about increasing rates of infection last week.“I want the reopening to be successful,” she said in a news conference on Thursday. “I want the economy to be resilient. But I am growing increasingly concerned that we may be approaching the precipice of a disaster.”The governor’s June executive order stated that “no jurisdiction can impose a civil or criminal penalty for failure to wear a face covering.” The consensus among public health experts is that masks help to slow the spread of the virus.&nbsp;Have a tip? !includes:&nbsp;Dear Reader,When we asked recently what makes TPM different from other outlets, readers cited factors like honesty, curiosity, transparency, and our vibrant community. They also pointed to our ability to report on important stories and trends long before they are picked up by mainstream outlets; our ability to contextualize information within the arc of history; and our focus on the real-world consequences of the news.Our unique approach to reporting and presenting the news, however, wouldn’t be possible without our readers’ support. That’s not just marketing speak, it’s true: our work would literally not be possible without readers deciding to become members. Not only does member support account for more than 80% of TPM’s revenue, our members have helped us build an engaged and informed community. Many of our best stories were born from reader tips and valuable member feedback.We do what other news outlets can’t or won’t do because our members’ support gives us real independence.If you enjoy reading TPM and value what we do, become a member today.Sincerely,TPM StaffCommentsFounder &amp; Editor-in-Chief:Executive Editor:Managing Editor:Associate Editor:Investigations Desk:Reporters:Newswriter:Editor at Large:General Counsel:Publisher:Head of Product:Director of Technology:Associate Publisher:Front End Developer:Senior Designer:

LatestBy|June 17, 2020 1:28 p.m.Texas Mayors—both Republican and Democratic, urban and suburban—are asking for help enforcing face mask requirements. The leaders of the hardest hit areas are fighting COVID-19 where the rubber hits the road, and they need help protecting their residents.— TMF (@TMFtx)The letter comes as Texas appears to be growing into a coronavirus hotspot&nbsp;new cases were recorded in the state on Tuesday, surpassing a previous record from a week before, according to the&nbsp;.“I make clear on a daily basis around the entire state of Texas that wearing a mask is very...

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