WATCH: Texas Gov. Abbott discusses plan to issue an executive order to begin the process of reopening businesses in the state.
But Abbott insisted that he spoke with both Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, about the need to"safely reopen the state for doing business."
The Constitution provides the states — not the federal government — with the"police power" to require businesses to close during public health crises. The president doesn't have the authority to direct governors, mayors or other local officials to lift their emergency orders.
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