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The Texas Tribune
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Francisco Uranga and Erin Douglas

FOUND: As texas swelters local rules requiring water breaks for construction workers will soon be nullified - You Need To See This

Texas Greg Abbott OSHA Ana Gonzalez David Michaels Austin Dallas Texas Tribune United States
Construction laborers work in Downtown Austin on June 29, 2021.
Construction laborers work in downtown Austin on June 29, 2021. (Credit: Sophie Park/The Texas Tribune)

In a week when parts of the state are getting triple-digit temperatures and weather officials urge Texans to stay cool and hydrated, Gov. Greg Abbott gave final approval to a law that will eliminate local rules mandating water breaks for construction workers.

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