Covered restrictions are being lifted in Texas governor Abbott says. As of next Wednesday, all businesses can open at 100% capacity also I am ending the statewide mask mandate. The governor made clear that Texas is in a much different position now than it was nearly a year ago when restrictions started, Texans have mastered The daily habits to avoid getting covered. Governor. Abbott also credits the decision to reopen the state to a continued supply of vaccine and downward trends related The cove in cases and hospitalizations. Clayton Nevil, WB AP