Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the Governor of Texas.
Notable Quotes
"Canada’s broad restriction on Texas livestock is an overreaction that is more political than science-based."View Story →
"This act of violence will not define us, nor will it shake the resolve of Texans."View Story →
"the state would respond aggressively to anyone trying to use the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texas."View Story →
"To anyone who thinks about using the current conflict in the Middle East to threaten Texans or our critical infrastructure, understand this clearly: Texas will respond with decisive and overwhelming force to protect our state."View Story →
"We will be doing everything possible to save human life."View Story →
"Immigration laws can be enforced, and stopping illegal immigration from coming across our border can be achieved, without shooting people."View Story →
"over the next three years, SpaceX’s Bastrop facility would expand by 1 million square feet to produce Starlink kits and related components, including advanced packaged silicon products."View Story →
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July 16, 2026Texas will investigate ICE's fatal shooting of man in Houston, governor says
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July 16, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
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June 10, 2026Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
June 6, 2026SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say - Reuters
SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026Canada's Conservative leader talks tariffs and martial arts with Joe Rogan
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March 19, 2026US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
March 19, 2026Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects - Reuters
Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects Reuters
March 4, 2026Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
March 1, 2026