Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he will lift a statewide mask mandate, saying it's time to "open Texas 100%." Starting next Wednesday, businesses can open at full capacity and Texans won't be required to wear a face mask in public. The move flouts warnings from health experts and federal officials, who have urged caution from state officials as new, more contagious COVID-19 variants spread. Abbott, who is fully vaccinated, said last week that Texas is poised to broaden vaccinations, although state health officials haven't yet said who will be next in line to receive the vaccine. Read more about Gov. Abbott's latest order at the link in our bio. 📸 jayjanner #texas #covid_19 #covid #coronavirus #abbott #atx #austin