Gov. Greg Abbott not giving up COVID-era powers: Report

Gov. Greg Abbott said he won't give up his COVID-era powers until Texas lawmakers do what he wants, according to a new report from the Texas Tribune.

Earlier this month, Gov. Abbott extended his COVID-related executive orders under the Texas Disaster Act of 1975.

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Texas Tribune's senior managing editor Ayan Mittra joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.