Texas AG demands Austin drop mask mandate or face legal action

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) said Wednesday he will take legal action against the city of Austin if its Democratic mayor does not end the city's mask mandate and restrictions on businesses. In a letter posted to Twitter, Paxton warned Mayor Steve Adler (D) that he had until 6 p.m. to rescind any orders regarding masks in the city or face a lawsuit.-- More...