“With the medical advancements we have made and the personal hygiene practices we have adopted, Texans have shown that we can address both the health and safety concerns of COVID-19 while also taking careful, measured steps to restore the livelihoods that Texans depend on,” Abbott said in a statement, reminding Texans to remain vigilant and continue to “heed the guidance of medical experts by wearing a mask, social distancing, and practicing proper sanitation strategies.”

“By maintaining health and safety standards that are proven to mitigate COVID-19, we can continue to slow the spread while opening up the Texas economy,” he added.