HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has renewed a mask order for city employees.
The mandate was issued Monday. It was first reported by the Houston Chronicle.
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"It is so very important that we remain vigilant in doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19," a release from Turner's office read.
The mandate, which goes into effect on Aug. 4, means that all city employees must wear face coverings while on city premises.
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This order comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order last week, barring mask mandates.
ABC13 asked if the mandate defied the state order. A city spokesperson said, "I don't think so."