Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Abbott Wins GOP Nomination For Texas Governor Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is the first new Republican nominee for the state’s governor in more than a decade. Abbott coasted Tuesday night to a primary victory against three largely unknown challengers. The win had been considered a foregone conclusion since […]
Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for governor with Sam Malone on 1070 AM on Primary Election Day.
Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for governor with Chad Hasty on KFYO on Primary Election Day. CHAD HASTY: General Abbott welcome back to the show, how are you? ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT: Chad Hasty, I’m doing great. Great to be back with you again. HASTY: Well I appreciate you coming on to the program and […]
Gov. Perry declares Feb. 27 Texas Human Trafficking Awareness Day YourHoustonNews.com February 27, 2014 Gov. Rick Perry today proclaimed February 27 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Texas as a commitment to bringing awareness to human trafficking prevention efforts. “Texas has taken strong steps to combat human trafficking, but key to preventing and ending this […]
Abbott, Houston DA Announce Domestic Violence Sweep By Brian Rogers Houston Chronicle February 26, 2014 Texas Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that 31 fugitives wanted for domestic violence in Houston have been rounded up in a sweep that began last week. “So many people across the county are being harmed, physically […]
Greg Abbott Reports $29.98 Million Cash on Hand for Campaign AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott finished the most recent fundraising period with $29.98 million cash on hand. In the most recent fundraising report from January 24 – February 22, Abbott reported raising over $2.45 million. Abbott continued to display his strong […]
Abbott: Recognize The Signs Of Teen Dating Violence And Digital Abuse By Attorney General Greg Abbott Austin American-Statesman Teenagers’ daily activities and social worlds often revolve around cellphones, texting and instant messaging, watching and creating online videos, and connecting to social networking sites. While so many of these technological innovations are positive, there can be […]
Texas Law Enforcement Supports Greg Abbott’s Securing Texans Policy Plan AUSTIN – Ten law enforcement organizations today announced their support of Greg Abbott’s Securing Texans policy plan. Abbott unveiled his Securing Texans proposals this past week, which aim to enhance school safety, protect Texas children, strengthen our border, combat crime and provide comprehensive care […]
Greg Abbott discussed his campaign for governor with Glenn Beck. GLENN BECK: Hello sir, how are you? ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT: Glenn, I’m doing great, such an honor to be with you. BECK: Thank you. You are a guy—when Wendy Davis said, you know, the joke and, you know, she meant it that you wouldn’t […]
Greg Abbott Unveils Securing Texans Policy Plan AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott today unveiled his Securing Texans policy release in Dallas, TX. In discussing the third in a series of policy proposals, Abbott offered reforms that will protect Texas children, enhance school safety, combat organized and transnational crime, strengthen border security […]
Greg Abbott Reports $29.4 Million Cash on Hand for Campaign AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott finished the 30-day pre-primary fundraising period with $29.4 million cash on hand. In the most recent 30-day pre-primary fundraising report from January 1 – January 23, Abbott reported raising over $3.1 million. Abbott continued to display […]
Greg Abbott Issues Statement on Secretary Sebelius’ Visit to Texas AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding Secretary Sebelius’ visit to Dallas: “Healthcare.gov’s unparalleled failure has forced the Administration to delay today’s original enrollment deadline. President Obama has once again dispatched Secretary Sebelius to Texas to pitch […]
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