Governor of Texas Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott has been a central figure in Texas politics, well known for his conservative stance and resilient leadership. Greg Abbott succeeded Rick Perry after he announced he would not seek a fifth term as Texas Governor.

Greg Abbott defeated Democrat Senator Wendy Davis at the 2014 general election to become the 48th Governor of Texas. Abbott was officially sworn in on January 20, 2015.

Greg Abbott brings a plethora of experience to the people of Texas with a strong background in law. Abbott's experience as a lawyer and his tenure as the former Attorney General of Texas have shaped his approach to governance.

Abbott's Ethos As Governor

As a traditional Catholic, Greg Abbott has aligned his leadership with conservative values and has firmly defended religious liberty. On June 11, 2015, Governor Abbott signed the Pastor Protection Act, which allows faith leaders the right to refuse same-sex marriage ceremonies if they feel in violation of their beliefs.

Greg Abbott went further when he signed Senate Bill 24 at Grace Church in the Woodlands on May 21, 2017.

"You will be shielded by any effort by any other government official in any other part of the state of Texas from having subpoenas to try to pry into what you’re doing here in your churches." Governor Greg Abbott.

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Lawfare & National Security

 Countless lawsuits and SCOTUS interventions have been much the theme in the Abbott Governorship. Abbott fiercely advocates for border security, a critical issue for Texans, which has been amplified since the Biden administration was inaugurated. The issue of national security has been front and centre in the State of Texas as the U.S. Southern Border has been ravaged by illegal border crossings.

“One of the most crucial rights granted in the U.S. Constitution is a state's ability to secure its own border,” Governor Abbott,

The persistent battle between the US Constitution and the Biden Administration has inspired Governor Abbott to formulate "The Texas Plan," a convention to amend the US Constitution to ensure the rule of law is upheld in regulatory proceedings.

Abbott's Governorship To Date

Abbott’s leadership has been marked by significant policy initiatives and responses to major events. Abbott memorably enacted the "Texas Heartbeat Act" in May 2021, which is considered landmark pro-life state legislation, with Florida following suit.

Economically, Abbott has focused on promoting business growth and job creation to maintain the reputation of Texas as a business-friendly state. His administration has prioritized cutting taxes and reducing regulations to attract companies and stimulate economic activity, including major reform around property taxes.