"The four days leading up to the Fourth of July combined were the four deadliest days that we've had. My concern is that we may see greater fatalities going forward."
"You can't have a sustainable economic recovery if you don't get the outbreak under control because if people are getting sick and people are afraid of getting sick, they're not going to go to business..."
"Even Goldman Sachs has come out and said that wearing a mask is one of the most important things we can do for our economic recovery, at this point."
"We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward--but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another."
"Closing down Texas, again will always be the last option."
"Because the spread is so rampant right now, there is never a reason for you to have to leave your home unless you do need to go out. The safest place for you is at your home."
"Government cannot require individuals to wear masks. However . . . local governments can require stores and businesses to require masks."
"Judge Wolff and I have a philosophical difference. He believes in government mandates. I believe in personal responsibility."
"In Houston, they were issuing fines and potential jail time for anybody who refused to wear a mask."
"These executive orders will help us mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of our communities."
"The shooter has information contained in journals on his computer and his cell phone that he said that not only did he want to commit the shooting, but he wanted to commit suicide after the shooting."
"The weapons used in this attack, there are two weapons. One was a shotgun and the other is a .38 revolver. Neither of these weapons were owned or legally possessed by the shooter. It's my information ..."