Greg Abbott actually said...

"Texans had the information and intelligence to make their own decisions on what steps to take to protect their health, and those around them."

"I think that mask mandate was a hard but good decision by the governor."

"We will not allow our freedoms to be eroded, and we will fight to protect the rights of every Texan."

"I'll call another special session in the state's legislature beginning this weekend after Democratic lawmakers fled the state during the first one blocking bills they say will restrict voting rights."