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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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May 9, 2025

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

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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

Colony Ridge is being targeted today.

nbcnews.com
Feb 23, 2025

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

nbcnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

Kentucky Fried Chicken is leaving Kentucky & moving to Texas. Welcome to Texas, Colonel & company. Many hungry Texans appreciate your move. Now, and hear me out, any chance you would consider a name like Texas Fried Chicken or TFC? It's a…

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

Provided an update on Texas' response to statewide weather threats today from the State Operations Center in Austin. State agencies are prepared for wildfire threats in West Texas, potential flash flooding in East Texas, & severe winter…

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Feb 17, 2025

There will be widespread freezing across the entire state with temperatures down to near zero degrees. People need to be very cautious over the coming days as temperatures plummet, so make sure that you take care of yourself.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

What we must do is require two-thirds voter approval to increase taxes.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

We know that many Texans face an affordability crisis. Last session, we slashed your property taxes.

newsweek.com
Feb 9, 2025

We must close local taxing loopholes to ensure hardworking Texans have long-term property tax relief.

newsweek.com
Feb 5, 2025

Thanks to our unmatched business environment, no corporate or personal income taxes, and our highly skilled, young, and diverse workforce, Texas is the right place for Realtor.com.

newsweek.com
Feb 5, 2025

We are proud to welcome Realtor.com's corporate headquarters to Austin as they expand their presence in Texas, along with our state's growing housing market.

newsweek.com
Jan 13, 2025

While we honor the service of a former president, we must also celebrate the service of an incoming president.

nytimes.com
Aug 15, 2024

Texas will not tolerate any illegal activity that threatens the safety and security of our communities, especially from across the border.

gov.texas.gov
Aug 15, 2024

Our mission is clear: protect Texans, defend our border, and uphold the law.

gov.texas.gov
Aug 13, 2024

These historic tax cuts will provide significant relief to Texas homeowners and businesses, making our state an even better place to live and work.

gov.texas.gov
Mar 19, 2024

Even without S.B.4, Texas has the legal authority to arrest people coming across the razor wire at barriers on our border.

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Mar 14, 2024

But as soon as the announcement was made, we were overwhelmed with phone calls, with letters, with requests about people providing buses, people driving buses, people paying for buses. And I want to tell American where are you can go to…

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