Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
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 […]
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 […]
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