City Council in Texas Votes to Ban Government Mandated COVID-19 Vaccines, Lockdowns

A nursing student prepares doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in a vaccination clinic hosted by Odessa College in Odessa, Texas, on June 3, 2021. Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP

The Odessa City Council in Texas voted on Sept. 12 to ban the enforcement of any COVID-19 mandates implemented by the state or federal government in an effort to stave off what officials say are a violation of citizens’ freedoms.

A total of six council members voted to pass the resolution—introduced by City Council Member Chris Hanie—while one member abstained.