In the battle over state versus local COVID-19 orders, the governor holds most of the cards

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Published:
May 14, 2020

State and local officials have issued a variety of orders related to how individuals and businesses can conduct themselves during the coronavirus pandemic. In many cases, these orders conflict, cover different periods of time or provide different penalties if someone doesn't comply. LBJ's Sherri Greenberg told the Texas Standard that orders issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott carry more weight than those issued by mayors and county judges.

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