Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
Abbott stumps in Lubbock, opposes ‘Obama-style mandates and handouts’ By Adam D. Young Lubbock Avalanche-Journal July 17, 2013 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott touted his “steel spine” and opposition to “Obama-style mandates and handouts” on Wednesday, July 17, as he stumped in Lubbock in his bid for the governor’s mansion. The Republican hoping to replace […]
Gubernatorial candidate Abbott makes campaign stop in boyhood home Longview By Glenn Evans Marshall News Messenger July 17, 2013 LONGVIEW—Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott returned to his boyhood home Tuesday, making Longview an early stop on his bid to win the governor’s mansion in 2014. “The first thing I want to do is remind everybody […]
Abbott Brings Large Crowd to Basin Burger house by Christina Dawidowicz PermianBasin360.com July 17, 2013 Midland — It was a full house at Basin Burger House today as everyone filled the patio. People came to hear Attorney General Greg Abbott speak about issues they care about ranging from securing our border to jobs and education. […]
Abbott’s gubernatorial campaign arrives in Midland By Joseph Basco MyWestTexas.com July 17, 2013 Basin Burger House’s outdoor patio was crowded on Wednesday as Attorney General Greg Abbott, state gubernatorial candidate, made an early campaign trail stop in Midland. Abbott was accompanied by his daughter, Audrey, and wife, Cecilia, as he spoke to prominent Midland and […]
MEDIA ADVISORY Attorney General Greg Abbott Continues Main Street Texas Tour AUSTIN – On the final day of his Main Street Texas tour, gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott will visit El Paso and Austin on Thursday, July 18th. El Paso WHO: Greg Abbott Randy Watson, president and CEO of Justin’s Boots WHAT: Speech, Meet and Greet […]
MEDIA ADVISORY Attorney General Greg Abbott Continues Main Street Texas Tour AUSTIN – On day four of his main street Texas tour, Attorney General Greg Abbott will visit Lubbock and Midland on Wednesday, July 17th. Lubbock WHO: Greg Abbott Patti Jones, Lubbock County Commissioner WHAT: Speech, Meet and Greet WHEN: Wednesday, July 17th at 10:30 […]
Exclusive Interview With Texas Gubernatorial Candidate, Attorney General Greg Abbott By Bob Price Texas GOP Vote July 15, 2013 The United States has a proud history of taking outstanding generals on the battlefield and promoting them to executive office. From our very beginning, General George Washington became President Washington. General Sam Houston became the first […]
Hold off Obamacare Chicago Tribune July 14, 2013 You’ve already heard that the White House let employers off the hook for a year on their Obamacare duties. They won’t have to offer coverage or pay a penalty in 2014. But if you don’t have insurance you will still have to get it by next year or pay a fine, […]
MEDIA ADVISORY Gubernatorial Candidate Greg Abbott to Visit Longview, Duncanville, Wichita Falls LONGVIEW – On day three of his gubernatorial announcement tour, Attorney General Greg Abbott will visit his former hometowns: Longview, Duncanville and Wichita Falls, on Tuesday, July 16th. Longview WHO: Greg Abbott Betty Horaney, Owner of Horaney’s WHAT: Speech, Meet and Greet WHEN: […]
Abbott kicks off his 2014 campaign for governor’s office at S.A. event By Kens5.com Staff KENS 5 San Antonio July 14, 2013 SAN ANTONIO — Long-serving Republican Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Sunday in San Antonio that he will run for governor in 2014. “I will never stop fighting, and that’s why I’m asking […]
Greg Abbott Launches His Texas Gubernatorial Campaign By Charles C. W. Cooke National Review Online July 14, 2013 The rise of solidly red and solidly blue states has led to a political system in which, for some, the primary is the main game and the election an afterthought. Last year, here in Texas, when Ted […]
Texas AG Greg Abbott enters race for governor By YNN Staff YNN July 14, 2013 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Sunday afternoon in San Antonio that he will run for governor. The announcement comes on the 29th anniversary of a jogging accident that left Abbott paralyzed. He was hit by falling tree, causing severe […]
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