At a Texas gala this week, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem warned that some leaders are overstepping their authority in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Poll workers in League City unwittingly told their own county judge he had to wear a mask. He signed an order giving teeth to Abbott's rule.
The commissioners court will move forward with a property tax increase despite the recent economic downturn. County Judge Mark Keough opposed the increase.
Montgomery County made headlines on Wednesday, as the county judge invited the party to host the convention there amidst pushback in Houston and party leaders voted to censure Gov. Abbott.
Although Governor Abbott says otherwise, Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough argues that an executive order allows for businesses like hair salons to open on Friday.
Residents of Harris County are now required to wear face coverings in public effective Monday, April 27 with few exceptions.
Montgomery County has a population of over 600,000 people and a total of 417 confirmed coronavirus cases.
The county's move continues the trend of pushing back against gun control chatter from lawmakers and political figures in both parties.
