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 · 2008–2026449 total · peak 2025 (149)
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Jul 2, 2025

To keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals.

motherjones.com
Jul 2, 2025

Anybody who shoots somebody else has a mental health challenge, period.

motherjones.com
Jun 26, 2025

If anyone sues, we’ll win that battle.

nbcnews.com
Jun 26, 2025

Faith and freedom are the foundation of our nation.

nbcnews.com
Jun 23, 2025

Legislators could consider a structure similar to the way alcohol is regulated, with strict enforcement by an agency like the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

breitbart.com
Jun 23, 2025

At worst, Senate Bill 3 would be permanently invalidated by the courts; at best, its implementation would be delayed for years.

breitbart.com
Jun 23, 2025

Senate Bill 3 is well-intentioned, but it would never go into effect because of valid constitutional challenges.

breitbart.com
Jun 20, 2025

I have not identified a need for a special session.

cnn.com
Jun 14, 2025

State officials should be able to do their duty free from political intimidation.

cbsnews.com
Jun 14, 2025

The Governor and First Lady fully condemn the heinous acts of violence in Minnesota.

cbsnews.com
Jun 11, 2025

Texas is a law-and-order state, and we will use every tool that we can to ensure order across our state.

nbcnews.com
Jun 11, 2025

Anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property will be arrested and held accountable to the full extent of the law.

nbcnews.com
Jun 10, 2025

Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal & will lead to arrest.

nbcnews.com
Jun 10, 2025

Peaceful protesting is legal. But once you cross the line, you will be arrested.

cbsnews.com
May 21, 2025

Under the Trump administration, for the first time since the program was authorized, states can take steps to eliminate the opportunity to buy junk food with SNAP benefits.

foxnews.com
May 9, 2025

When it comes to education, parents matter, and families deserve the ability to choose the best education opportunities for their children.

nbcnews.com
May 9, 2025

The Governor signing school choice into law is an unprecedented victory for Texas families, students, and the future of our great state.

nbcnews.com
May 2, 2025

Today is the culmination of a movement that has swept across the state and our country.

cbsnews.com
May 1, 2025

Musk’s DOGE helped crystallize the framework for what the Texas agency would do.

nbcnews.com
Mar 25, 2025

Democrats have nothing to sell but hate.

msnbc.com
Feb 24, 2025

Texans must be able to trust in our state’s lottery system and know that the lottery is conducted with integrity and lawfully.

nbcnews.com
Feb 24, 2025

Sharia law is not allowed in Texas. Nor are Sharia cities. Nor are 'no go zones' which this project seems to imply.

newsweek.com
Feb 24, 2025

School choice will NOT take away funding from Texas high school football. Period.

newsweek.com
Feb 23, 2025

They are targeting criminals & illegal immigrants. I have worked with Tom Homan on this for months.

nbcnews.com
Feb 23, 2025

Colony Ridge is being targeted today.

nbcnews.com

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