Political Quotes

Greg Abbott

The Public Record

Greg Wayne Abbott is the 48th Governor of Texas, having taken office on January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the Attorney General of Texas from 2002 to 2015, where he focused on issues such as consumer protection and immigration enforcement. As governor, he has prioritized conservative policies, including tax cuts, education reform, and gun rights.

Quotes by year · 20082026434 total · peak 2025 (149)
2008: 1 quote2011: 21 quotes2013: 1 quote2014: 3 quotes2015: 2 quotes2016: 3 quotes2018: 3 quotes2020: 12 quotes2021: 93 quotes2022: 71 quotes2023: 19 quotes2024: 10 quotes2025: 149 quotes2026: 46 quotes
May 14, 2022

Public safety is our top priority, and we will continue to provide law enforcement with the tools they need to keep our communities safe.

texas.gov
May 13, 2022

While mothers and fathers stare at empty grocery store shelves in panic, the Biden administration is happy to provide baby formula to illegal immigrants coming across our southern border. Our children deserve a president who puts their…

msnbc.com
May 5, 2022

I think we will resurrect that case and challenge this issue again, because the expenses are extraordinary, and the times are different than when Plyler vs. Doe was issued many decades ago.

msnbc.com
May 5, 2022

I think we will resurrect that case.

msnbc.com
May 5, 2022

Texas already long ago sued the federal government about having to incur the cost of the education program.

msnbc.com
May 1, 2022

Millions of children lose their right to life every year because of abortion.

msnbc.com
Apr 19, 2022

We will stand firm in our principles and defend the values that make Texas great.

texas.gov
Apr 14, 2022

This is sending a message about the president and Congress, Texas is tired of being the unloading dock for illegal immigrants crossing the border. The new unloading dock is going to be Washington D.C.

msnbc.com
Apr 9, 2022

We are committed to making Texas the best state in the nation to live, work, and raise a family.

texas.gov
Mar 4, 2022

Texas is a state of innovation, and we will continue to lead the way in technological advancements and economic growth.

texas.gov
Mar 2, 2022

Tonight, Republicans sent a message they want to keep Texas the land of opportunity and prosperity for absolutely everybody.

msnbc.com
Mar 2, 2022

Families who decide to provide gender-affirming medical care to their children who are transgender minors should actually be investigated for potential 'child abuse.'

msnbc.com
Feb 9, 2022

The strength of Texas lies in the character and determination of its people.

texas.gov
Feb 3, 2022

We are dealing with one of the most significant icing events that we`ve had in the State of Texas in at least several decades. The Texas electric grid is the most reliable and resilient that has ever been.

msnbc.com
Feb 2, 2022

I can guarantee the lights will stay on.

msnbc.com
Feb 1, 2022

Listen, I`m very confident about the grid. And I can tell you why, and that is for one, I sign almost a dozen laws that make the power grid more effective. I can guarantee you the lights will stay on.

msnbc.com
Feb 1, 2022

We have a very substantial winter storm coming into Texas over the next few days that will be in the state of Texas for the remainder of the week. No one can guarantee that there won`t be a 'load shed event.'

msnbc.com
Feb 1, 2022

I can guarantee that the lights are going to stay on during the winter.

msnbc.com
Jan 29, 2022

Texas is leading the way in energy production, and we will continue to support an all-of-the-above energy strategy.

texas.gov
Dec 14, 2021

Our commitment to the people of Texas is unwavering, and we will work tirelessly to ensure a brighter future for all.

texas.gov
Dec 4, 2021

Texas will always stand for freedom, and we will defend our constitutional rights against any threat.

texas.gov
Nov 10, 2021

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedom, and we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

texas.gov
Oct 26, 2021

Texas gained 11 new residents who are Hispanic or Latino for every one new white resident over the past ten years but that doesn’t mean they get represented in Congress.

msnbc.com
Oct 26, 2021

The new map reduces the number of Hispanic majority districts from eight to seven despite the huge growth in the Latino population.

msnbc.com

Politicians like Greg Abbott