How can Abbott say that? As the Governor, he cannot make law. He could say that he would never make a mandate through illegal executive orders, because criminal complaints were filed against him:
Nothing here should be taken as a slight against the Governor. We accept that Governor Abbott acted, in the time of crisis, in the best of faith. Faith is not the issue. The issue is, he exceeded his authority and owes it to the rule of law to answer for the crimes alleged herein.
On the other hand, the Texas Legislature could make this a law.
How can Abbott say that? As the Governor, he cannot make law. He could say that he would never make a mandate through illegal executive orders, because criminal complaints were filed against him:
On the other hand, the Texas Legislature could make this a law.