Gov. Abbott discusses COVID-19, power grid and more in 25 News interview

WACO, Texas — 25 News nabbed an exclusive interview with Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday evening.

Abbott made headlines earlier this week when a federal appeals court temporarily restored his ban on mask mandates in schools.

Now with the COVID-19 Omicron variant rapidly spreading across the U.S., it won’t be long before it reaches Texas.

The governor touched on COVID-19, the border crisis, the possibility of a fourth special session, the state's power grid winterization, and vaccine mandates.

To hear what Gov. Abbott had to say, watch the full interview above.