Greg Abbott

There was no known mental health history of the gunman.

In addition to the students and the faculty, there were three officers who were injured who all remain in good condition.

These kids will never attend school again.

He shot and killed horrifically and comprehensively 14 students and killed a teacher. The shooter, he is -- he himself is deceased and is believed that responding officers killed him.

We will continue to discuss with the legislators about all the potential avenues and pathways that we can take to make sure that schools will be even safer going forward.

Evil swept across Uvalde yesterday. Anyone who shoots his grandmother in the face has to have the evil in his heart. But it is far more evil for someone to gun down little kids.

On the way I stopped and let people know that I could not stay, that I needed to go. And I wanted them to know what happened. And get back to Austin so that I could continue my collaboration with Texas law enforcement.

He used one weapon, which was an AR-15.

Evil swept across Uvalde, yesterday.

Our state has faced many challenges, but together we have always emerged stronger and more united.

When parents drop their kids off the school, they have every expectation to know that they're going to be able to pick their child up when that school day ends. And there are families who are in mourning right now. And the state of Texas…

We're in the process of obtaining detailed and background information on the subject, his motive, the types of weapons used, the legal authority to possess them, and conduct a comprehensive crime scene investigation.

He shot and killed horrifically, incomprehensibly, 14 students and killed a teacher.

I'm embarrassed. Texas is number two in the nation for new gun purchases behind California. Let's pick up the pace, Texans.

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

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…

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.

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

I think we will resurrect that case.

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

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

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.

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

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

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