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AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new television ad entitled, “Madrina Dos.” This new ad features Governor Abbott’s mother-in-law, Mary Lucy Phalen, speaking to his character, his steadfast Christian faith, and his commitment to all Texans. “Madrina Dos” is a follow up to the original Madrina ad from the Governor’s 2014 campaign. Like the 2014 ad, “Madrina Dos” will be broadcast in both English and Spanish across the state.

The ads can be viewed below.

SPANISH TRANSCRIPT:

Four years ago, I told you that you would love having Greg Abbott as your governor because he keeps his word and loves Texas.
Hace 4 años, les dije que les encantaría que Greg Abbott fuera su gobernador porque mantiene su palabra y ama a Texas.

When Greg married my daughter, Cecilia, he joined our church. I was his godmother.
Cuando Greg se casó con mi hija Cecilia se unió a nuestra iglesia. Yo fui su madrina.

He is a man of deep faith. You can trust him. 
Él es un hombre de profunda fe. Puede confiar en él.

Texans can be proud of Greg Abbott as governor. 
Los Tejanos pueden estar orgullosos de Greg Abbott como gobernador.

 

ENGLISH TRANSCRIPT:

MRS. PHALEN: Four years ago, I promised that you would love having Greg Abbott as governor because he keeps his word, and he loves Texas. When Greg married my daughter, Cecilia, he joined our church. I was his Madrina, his godmother. He is a man of deep faith and values. I’m proud to have Greg as my son-in-law, and Texas can be proud of him as governor.