This Wednesday, March 17, 2021 file photo shows Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaking at a Dallas news conference on detentions of migrant children. Associated Press/LM OteroGovernor of Texas On Friday, Abbott signed an executive order banning vaccine passports and mask mandates.Check out more stories from Insider's business page.Governor of Texas On Friday Abbott signed an executive decree banning COVID-19 mask mandates and vaccines in Texas. This is despite the fact that Texas has seen an increase in cases.The order prohibits government agencies from requiring employees to have a mask or provide vaccine documentation. Private businesses are also prohibited from mandating customers with vaccine passports or masks. If they violate the order, private entities that receive state funding could lose their funding and face fines up to $1,000.The Delta variant has spread to Texas, and Texas has seen an increase in cases. According to the Department of Health, Friday saw 6,347 COVID-19 new cases.This is a developing story. Keep checking back for more updates.Business Insider has the original article.
