Texas vaccine mandate ban tested by DoD requirement that federal contractors in state get shots
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The Pentagon said Thursday that defense contractors and their employees, including those in Texas, would be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine, despite an order from Gov. Greg Abbott banning vaccine mandates in the state.
"These requirements are promulgated pursuant to federal law and supersede any contrary state or local law or ordinance," the federal guidance states. "Additionally, nothing in the task force guidance shall excuse noncompliance with any applicable state law or municipal ordinance establishing more protective workplace safety protocols than those established under the task force guidance."
The vaccine mandate directly impacts thousands of employees working for federal contractors operating out of Texas, including the aerospace and defense industry, which employs more than 148,000 in the state, according to the Texas Economic Development Corporation (TEDC).
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