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Abbott Bans Vaccine Passports In Texas

April 6, 2021 at 10:19 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an executive order prohibiting so-called “vaccine passports,” saying a system to track those who have been inoculated against COVID-19 infringes on citizens’ rights, The Hill reports.

In not unrelated news, 38,000 mostly mask-less fans attended the Texas Rangers home opener last night.
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