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Greg Abbott

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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.

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Mar 2, 2022

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

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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.'

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Feb 9, 2022

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

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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.

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Feb 2, 2022

I can guarantee the lights will stay on.

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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.'

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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.

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Feb 1, 2022

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

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Jan 29, 2022

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

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Dec 14, 2021

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

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Dec 4, 2021

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Oct 14, 2021

Our education system must prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow, and we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

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Oct 12, 2021

He`s saying, anybody that tells you to get vaccinated, do not comply.

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Oct 12, 2021

I have to move towards the more pro-COVID politics.

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Oct 11, 2021

Yes. I signed two more laws already on that, one that prohibits mail-order abortion pills from being sent.

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Oct 11, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and our best defense against the virus, which should remain voluntary and never forced.

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Oct 11, 2021

We have outlawed abortion in Texas.

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Oct 6, 2021

One thing that all Texans can agree and that is that we must have trust and confidence in our elections. The bill that I`m about to sign helps to achieve that goal.

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Oct 5, 2021

The characterization that the Democrats have made about the Border Patrol using them as whipping people coming across the border is false. They were simply maneuvering horses.

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Sep 29, 2021

Texas will work tirelessly to make sure that we eliminate all rapists.

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