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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 […]

Abbott calls for strengthening Texans’ right-to-work By Ben Kamisar Austin American-Statesman February 20, 2013 Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott joined with legislators Wednesday to announce actions to strengthen the state’s right to work laws. New legislation filed by state Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, and state Rep. Charles “Doc” Anderson, R-Waco, would mandate a secret ballot […]

Greg Abbott shares views with local Republicans Attorney general talks about his job, hot-button issues By Jennifer Rios San Angelo Standard-Times February 19, 2013 SAN ANGELO, Texas — Although Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott didn’t mention the upcoming gubernatorial race, local Republicans who came to see him speak were picturing him in that role Tuesday. […]

Attorney general pledges to continue to fight for Texas families By Garner Roberts Abilene Reporter-News February 19, 2013 State Attorney General Greg Abbott said he didn’t invent the phrase “Don’t mess with Texas,” but “I’ve applied it more often than anyone else.” In a visit to Abilene Tuesday with other Republican officials — including U.S. […]

Texas joins Dodd-Frank lawsuit By Collin Eaton Houston Business Journal February 14, 2013 Texas is joining 10 other states in a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of the way the Dodd-Frank Act gives financial regulators authority to order the dismantling of a bank. The lawsuit alleges that a section of Dodd-Frank “empowers the (U.S.) Treasury […]

Texas Attorney General stops in Amarillo NewsChannel10.com February 8, 2013 Amarillo, TX – The hot button issues being discussed in the 82nd legislative session were brought to Amarillo Friday. Healthcare and gun rights remain a top concern for Amarillo residents. That’s why Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says he came to the Amarillo Chamber of […]

Perry, Abbott tell residents of other states that Texas is the place to be By Anna M. Tinsley Fort Worth Star-Telegram February 8, 2013 They’ve been at war with Washington for years. Now Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Attorney General Greg Abbott have set their sights on other places as well. The Republican leaders — […]

Abbott praises Texas business model at Republican fundraiser By KCBD Staff February 8, 2013 LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – The Lubbock County Republican Party welcomed Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to town on Friday night as part of its Lincoln and Reagan Day dinner. The event was held at the Lubbock Country Club. Abbott, in his […]