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Texas Governor Issues Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

Written by Megan Ware | Oct 19, 2021 10:30:00 AM

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The Governor of Texas released an executive order that broadly banned the COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state. The order restricts any entity, including private employers, from mandating vaccines for anyone who objects to them for “any reason of personal conscience.”

This latest measure is expected to face challenges in court. It is unclear how Texas businesses will respond in the meantime and how this order will conflict with the upcoming federal vaccine mandates, which will apply to all U.S. employers with 100 or more employees.

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This blog is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice. For up to the minute information and guidance on COVID-19, please follow the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and your local health organizations.