LUBBOCK, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott was in Lubbock on March 2 for a statewide announcement.

Abbott addressed small business and community leaders of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce during the conference.

The governor also announced that he will reopen Texas at 100%.

"Every business that wants to be open should be open," Abbott said.

The governor said Texans have mastered the daily habits it takes to prevent catching COVID-19. This combined with the record number of vaccines being distributed in the state will help with the reopening of the state.

He also said he would be issuing an executive order rescinding multiple previous executive orders from the beginning of the pandemic.

Additionally as of next Wednesday, the statewide mask mandate will be rescinded.