Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
SAN ANTONIO – Texans for Greg Abbott today released the prepared remarks of Attorney General Greg Abbott’s announcement speech for Governor. July 14th, 2013 *Note – Attorney General Abbott frequently departs from prepared remarks. I want to thank my daughter Audrey for that remarkable introduction. It’s not all that common for a teenager to get up […]
MEDIA ADVISORY Greg Abbott to Discuss Texas’ Future in Houston, McAllen HOUSTON – Join Attorney General Greg Abbott as he discusses his vision for Texas’ future at Goode’s Armadillo Palace in Houston and El Pato restaurant in McAllen on Monday, July 15th. Houston WHO: Greg Abbott Ray Hunt, President, Houston Police Officers’ Union WHAT: Speech […]
MEDIA ADVISORY Greg Abbott to Make Major Announcement in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO – Attorney General Greg Abbott will make a major announcement regarding his political future at the Plaza Juarez in San Antonio on Sunday, July 14th. WHO:Greg Abbott WHAT: Major Announcement WHEN: Sunday, July 14th at 1 p.m. CDT *Set up for media […]
Communications Director Matt Hirsch and Finance Director Sarah Whitley unveil fundraising totals and discuss exciting upcoming events :
An Obamacare Surrender: Delaying the employer mandate signals massive system failure, not mere incompetence. National Review Online July 5th, 2013 Washington is riven by conflict and deep-seated division. It is rare indeed when both sides can agree on anything consequential. Therefore it is incredibly heartening that there is now bipartisan agreement that the implementation of […]
Attorney General Greg Abbott wrote the following op-ed, which appeared on EastTexasReview.com: The birth of a baby brings joy, hope, love and happiness. And, for unmarried couples, the life-changing experience also brings an added responsibility- establishing paternity for their child. Establishing paternity is one of the most important jobs the Attorney General’s Child Support Division […]
Statement by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott AUSTIN—“The recent admission by the Internal Revenue Service that it targeted and harassed organizations based on their political beliefs is deeply troubling. News reports indicate that at least three groups in Texas may have been subjected to the unnecessary and possibly illegal harassment by the IRS. I join […]
Attorney General Abbott Sends Letter to TESCCC Regarding Disclosure of CSCOPE Materials MyHighPlains.com May 8, 2013 AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sent the following letter to the Texas Education Service Center Curriculum Collaborative (TESCCC) regarding allegations that Texas parents are being denied access to CSCOPE curriculum and materials. It has come to our […]
Respect State Constitution AGN Editorial April 30,2013 Forget reading all six pages of Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott’s opinion of whether school districts can offer the benefits of marriage to homosexual couples. It is all in the summary. According to Abbott and the state constitution, government entities such as school districts cannot offer marriage benefits […]
Legislation announced to modernize Texas Open Meeting Act KVEO News Center 23 – Rio Grande Valley Thursday, March 7, 2013 AUSTIN, TEXAS (KVEO NEWS CENTER 23) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined Senator Kirk Watson to express support for legislation that would modernize the Texas Open Meetings Act. Attorney General Abbott made the following […]
After Abbott ruling, Austin poised to loosen environmental rules for some development By Marty Toohey Austin American-Statesman February 27, 2013 Earlier this year, after hearing city staff’s conclusion that a proposed Southwest Austin condominium development would violate city environmental rules, the City Council was poised to reject the project. Then the council delayed the vote […]
Republican attorneys general see Obama misuse of power By Tom Howell Jr. The Washington Times February 26, 2013 Top Republican legal officials say the Obama administration is reneging on key duties such as border security while overstepping its role through health care mandates and tight regulation of the energy industry, a trend that has led […]
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