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Governor of Texas since 2015 · United States · Politicians · Born 1957 · age 68

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Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2002 to 2015 as the 50th attorney general of Texas and from 1996 to 2001 as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

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2023“I've announced a $50K reward for info on the criminal who killed 5 illegal immigrants Friday.”In their words30 April 2023Tweet (April 30, 2023) about the victims in the 2023 Cleveland, Texas shooting as cited in "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sparks Outrage After

2022“People need to understand that in the aftermath of the Santa Fe shootings, I signed 17 laws to address school safety.”In their words25 May 2022Comments at a news conference (May 25, 2022), cited in "Weakened gun laws put Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the defensive" The Washington Post

2021“Why do we audit everything in this world, but people raised their hands in concern when we audit elections, which is fundamental to our democracy?”In their words26 September 2021Interview with Fox News according to ‘Mad Dash’: Trump’s demand for a Texas ‘audit’ caught Gov. Abbott off guard (September 26, 2021)

2020“The situation happening in New York is far different than what is happening in Texas and other places.”In their words18 April 2020FOX News Interview (April 18, 2020)

2015“I'm EMBARRASSED: Texas #2 in nation for new gun purchases, behind CALIFORNIA. Let's pick up the pace Texans. @NRA”In their words28 October 2015Tweet (October 28, 2015), as cited in "Did Gov. Greg Abbott Urge Texans To 'Pick Up the Pace' in Acquiring Guns?" Snopes (May 25, 2022).

Governor of TexasOffice2012“I continue to believe that we can fight this overreach from within the existing system and framework.”In their wordsSeptember 2012Greg Abbott’s War (September 2012)

2002Texas Attorney GeneralOffice2002-20151957Born13 November 1957

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Abbott (bottom) talking about the Harriet Miers nomination with President George W. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justices in 2005. From left: Eugene Cook, Raul Gonzalez, Abbott, John Hill, James Baker, Bush, and Craig EnochAbbott (bottom) talking about the Harriet Miers nomination with President George W. Bush and former Texas Supreme Court Justices in 2005. From left: Eugene Cook, Raul Gonzalez, Abbott, John Hill, James Baker, Bush, and Craig EnochAbbott (center in wheelchair) and Texas Senator John Cornyn highlighting Crime Stoppers Month in San Antonio, 2008Abbott (center in wheelchair) and Texas Senator John Cornyn highlighting Crime Stoppers Month in San Antonio, 2008Abbott speaking at the 2016 World Travel and Tourism Council conferenceAbbott speaking at the 2016 World Travel and Tourism Council conferenceGovernor Abbott with President Donald Trump during Hurricane Harvey emergencyGovernor Abbott with President Donald Trump during Hurricane Harvey emergencyAbbott speaking with President Donald Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force in the Oval OfficeAbbott speaking with President Donald Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force in the Oval OfficeDharmendra Pradhan, India's union minister for petroleum and natural gas and skill development and entrepreneurship in a meeting with Abbott in 2018Dharmendra Pradhan, India's union minister for petroleum and natural gas and skill development and entrepreneurship in a meeting with Abbott in 2018Abbott and President Joe Biden at the Harris County Emergency Operations Center in 2021Abbott and President Joe Biden at the Harris County Emergency Operations Center in 2021

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  1. I've announced a $50K reward for info on the criminal who killed 5 illegal immigrants Friday.

    Apr 30, 2023, Tweet (April 30, 2023) about the victims in the 2023 Cleveland, Texas shooting as cited in "Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sparks Outrage After, Own words

  2. People need to understand that in the aftermath of the Santa Fe shootings, I signed 17 laws to address school safety.

    May 25, 2022, Comments at a news conference (May 25, 2022), cited in "Weakened gun laws put Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on the defensive" The Washington Post, Own words

  3. COVID-19 vaccines are strongly encouraged for those eligible to receive one, but must always be voluntary for Texans.

    Oct 12, 2021, "Texas governor bans COVID-19 vaccine mandate by any 'entity'" (October 12, 2021), Own words

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Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2002 to 2015 as the 50th attorney general of Texas and from 1996 to 2001 as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court. As of 2025, Abbott is the longest-serving incumbent governor in the United States.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1957 · age 68

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