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  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Senator Charles Perry on his re-election. “Congratulations to Senator Perry on his well-deserved re-election victory,” said Governor Abbott. “Senator Charles Perry has been a strong leader in the Texas Senate, helping usher in transformative property tax and school finance reform last session. I am thankful for his […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight lauded Senator Brian Birdwell’s re-election to Senate District 22: “Congratulations to Senator Brian Birdwell on his re-election tonight,” said Governor Abbott. “I am grateful for Senator Birdwell’s hard work in securing critical property tax and school finance reforms last session, and I look forward to continuing to work […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Senator Brandon Creighton on his re-election victory in Senate District 4. “Senator Creighton is a principled leader in the Senate who has helped lead the way on property tax reform, border security, and strengthening our public schools,” said Governor Abbott. “Brandon will continue to faithfully serve the […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a congratulatory statement following Senator Dawn Buckingham’s win in Senate District 24: “This is a great night for the people of Senate District 24 and the Lone Star State,” said Governor Abbott. “Senator Buckingham has been a champion for Texans on many critical issues, including reforming property […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott applauded Representative Cole Hefner for winning re-election in House District 5. “Representative Hefner is a strong advocate for his district, and I want to congratulate him on his re-election victory,” said Governor Abbott. “Cole will continue to work alongside me to defend the unborn, secure our Second Amendment rights, […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Senator Bryan Hughes on his re-election victory in Senate District 1. “Senator Hughes is a conservative leader in the Senate, and I congratulate him on his re-election victory,” said Governor Abbott. “During his time in the legislature, Senator Hughes has been a tremendous leader and voice for the […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Senator Lois Kolkhorst on her re-election in District 18: “Senator Kolkhorst is a tried and true conservative leader who played an important role in securing disaster relief and property tax and school finance reform last session,” said Governor Abbott. “I congratulate Senator Kolkhorst on her hard-fought victory […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Senator Larry Taylor on winning re-election in Senate District 11. “Senator Taylor has led the way on increasing teacher pay and improving education for Texas students, and he worked to provide hurricane relief and recovery funds for Gulf Coast communities,” said Governor Abbott. “I want to congratulate […]

  AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Senator Jane Nelson on winning re-election in Senate District 12. “Senator Jane Nelson is an outstanding leader in the Texas Senate, and I congratulate her on securing a re-election victory,” said Governor Abbott. “Senator Nelson has paved the way to expand mental health resources, combat opioid abuse, and […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight congratulated Representative Dustin Burrows on his re-election victory in House District 83. “Representative Dustin Burrows was a driving force behind the transformative property tax reforms achieved last session, and I know he will continue to be a dynamic leader in the House,” said Governor Abbott. “I congratulate Representative Burrows […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott congratulated Senator John Cornyn on his re-election victory to serve the people of Texas in the United States Senate. “Senator Cornyn ran an excellent campaign, and I want to congratulate him on a hard-fought victory,” said Governor Abbott. “Senator Cornyn has a proven track record as a leader who will […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today called upon Republicans in Tarrant County to volunteer as poll watchers to help make sure absentee ballots are properly processed. Due to an error with a Tarrant County vendor, many absentee ballots must be processed manually, and poll watchers and poll workers are needed to ensure ballots are counted […]