Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Greg Abbott discusses illegal healthcare fixes by the Obama Administration with Sean Rima on KTSA. SEAN RIMA: Good morning, sir. ATTORNEY GENERAL GREG ABBOTT: Well good morning. This is like a two-for-one. I get to be on this show and I get to talk to you at the same time. RIMA: That’s right. It’s kind […]
Statement on Secretary Sebelius’ Visit to Texas AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ visit to Texas to discuss the implementation of ObamaCare: “Just yesterday, the Obama Administration granted hardship exemptions for some Americans whose health plans were canceled due to their coverage not […]
Texas Building and Manufacturing Organizations Endorse Greg Abbott for Governor AUSTIN – Several Texas building and manufacturing organizations today announced their endorsement of Greg Abbott for Governor. Abbott received endorsements from the Texas Apartment Association, Texas Building Owners and Managers Association, Texas Association of Builders HOMEPAC and the Manufacturers PAC of Texas. Tony Bennett, President […]
Abbott: State Of Texas Can Learn From IDEA Public Schools By Steve Taylor Rio Grande Guardian December 17, 2013 WESLACO, December 17 – Gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott says Texas can be No. 1 in the nation for public education if it follows the best practices of institutions like IDEA Public Schools. Abbott held a roundtable […]
Texas Agricultural and Wildlife Organizations Endorse Greg Abbott for Governor AUSTIN – Several Texas agricultural and wildlife organizations today announced their endorsement of Greg Abbott for Governor. Abbott received endorsements from the Texas Forestry Association, Texas Recreational Fishing Alliance, Texas Wildlife Association, Exotic Wildlife Association, Texas Poultry Federation and the Texas Agricultural Aviation Association. Jim […]
Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott met with Bob Price of Texas GOP Vote to discuss his goal to make Texas first in the country in education. “My wife has been both a teacher and a principal,” Abbott began to explain, “and we’ve seen the powerful effect that education can have in the […]
Greg Abbott: Files Supreme Court Brief Supporting Gun Rights By Edward Lane Examiner December 6, 2013 Just because Greg Abbott is running for governor doesn’t mean he’s stopped working hard at his current job as Texas Attorney General as he filed a legal brief supporting gun rights of Americans in the U.S. Supreme Court recently, […]
Abbott Speaks At NSRW Luncheon By Kimberly Sutton Montgomery County Courier December 6, 2013 Attorney General Greg Abbott addressed Republican women at the Bentwater Yacht Club Wednesday and also commented on Tom Pauken’s withdrawal from the gubernatorial race Thursday. “It’s good to be back in Montgomery County and the North Shore with some of the […]
Greg Abbott Issues Statement on Tom Pauken AUSTIN – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding Tom Pauken’s decision to withdraw from Texas’ gubernatorial race: “As a Vietnam veteran, a member of the Reagan Administration, former Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas and head of the Texas Workforce […]
Attorney General Abbott Files Amicus Brief in Support of Gun Rights YourHoustonNews.com December 4, 2013 AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 26 states and one U.S. territory in filing a U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief in defense of gun rights. The brief, which was authored by […]
Greg Abbott Hosts First Education Roundtable PLANO – Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott today held the first in a series of education roundtables in Plano, TX. Abbott met with educators at Plano ISD Academy High School to discuss the merits of digital learning and how to improve access to online resources for […]
Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC Endorses Greg Abbott for Governor AUSTIN – Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC announced their endorsement of Greg Abbott for governor. In offering their endorsement, TLRPAC cited Abbott’s commitment to a strong economy and a fair civil justice system. Speaking on behalf of TLRPAC, Richard W. Weekley released the following […]
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