Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Texans for Greg Abbott Launches Spanish-Language Website AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today launched the Spanish-language version of its website, designed to enhance the campaign’s Hispanic outreach across the state. The website is the first of its kind for the campaign and will serve as a guide for important Hispanic issues and initiatives. […]
Greg Abbott discusses ways to improve education in Texas with Chad Hasty on KFYO.
Greg Abbott Speaks with Educators in Lubbock LUBBOCK – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott was in Lubbock, TX today where he continued his series of education roundtables. Abbott met with educators and administrators at Lubbock ISD’s Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center to discuss establishing genuine local control. “I had the opportunity today to […]
Greg Abbott discussed protecting military bases in Texas and more with Joe Pags on WOAI. ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT: Hey, Joe. I’m doing great. And yourself? JOE PAGS: You know it’s always a pleasure. I’m doing okay. Let’s get right to the most important reason for the call. What is your favorite remedy for mountain […]
Greg Abbott Reports $27 Million Cash on Hand for Campaign AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott finished 2013 with $27 million cash on hand. In the most recent fundraising period from July 1 – December 31, Abbott reported raising $11.5 million, making his total haul for 2013 $16.3 million. Abbott continued to […]
Op-Ed: Plan To Protect Texas Military Bases San Antonio Express-News By Greg Abbott January 13, 2014 “Texas must be prepared to protect our military bases from closing. I have a plan to do that. “Our state has a long and storied military history. For more than a century, Texans have had a prominent role in […]
Greg Abbott, Guest Columnist: How I Will Protect Texas’ Military Bases By Attorney General Greg Abbott Waco Tribune-Herald Texas must be prepared to protect our military bases from closing. I have a plan to do that. Our state has a long and storied military history. For more than a century, Texans have had a prominent […]
Greg Abbott Issues Statement On Ariel Sharon’s Passing AUSTIN – Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the death of Ariel Sharon: “Ariel Sharon was a giant leader to the people of Israel. His achievements as a military leader and peacemaker will not be forgotten, and Texas’ unbreakable bond with the State […]
AG’s office secures $25 million agreement with drug manufacturer over Medicaid fraud allegations YourHoustonNews.com January 7, 2014 AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today announced the resolution of a civil Medicaid fraud investigation that will yield more than $10 million for the State of Texas. According to the State’s investigation, New York-based pharmaceutical manufacturer […]
Greg Abbott Issues Proposals to Protect Texas Military Bases and Forces AUSTIN – Texas’ military forces have played an important role in protecting and defending our freedom. Unfortunately, Washington’s commitment to our military forces is waning, especially today under an administration that has targeted the Department of Defense budget for spending cuts. These cuts could […]
Texas AG Abbott: Legal War Against Obamacare Has Just Begun Newsmax January 6, 2013 A letter written by 11 state attorneys general warning President Barack Obama that his numerous tweaks to the Affordable Care Act are illegal is just the beginning of a long legal battle to restore the backbone of the Constitution, Texas Attorney […]
Medicaid expansion under ObamaCare will lead to more emergency room visits, study suggests FoxNews.com January 4, 2014 Capitol Hill Republicans are not surprised by a new study that suggests more people will make emergency room visits under ObamaCare, not fewer as President Obama and other supporters of the law argue. The Harvard University study recently […]
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