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Gov. Greg Abbott says Harris County can't impose fine over face mask order

County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s order, which carries a penalty of up to $1,000, drew harsh criticism from GOP officials and members of law enforcement.

People with and without masks wait outside of a grocery store in Houston on March 31, 2020.

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