• “Regardless of what the CDC may suggest, in Texas, the COVID-19 vaccine remains voluntary. Texas schools shall not require students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for any reason,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
• Abbott sent the directive to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas school superintendents.
• The governor’s move reaffirms his Executive Order prohibiting vaccine mandates and vaccine passports.

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