Abbott said he would applaud some local authorities for issuing such an order, while he would remain flexible on strategies as the new coronavirus continues to spread.
Governor’s Office
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Clayton Williams, oilman and colorful candidate for Texas governor, has died
Williams, a well-known oilman and entrepreneur from Midland, has died. The one-time Republican candidate for governor of Texas lost a nationally watched race against Democrat Ann Richards in 1990 after a series of public gaffes.
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After the Texas legislative session ended, Gov. Greg Abbott raised $12.1 million in two weeks
It’s the most the Republican governor has raked in during the post-session fundraising sprint.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Texas governor signs bills to combat human trafficking, aid sexual assault survivors
The bills aim to create a “hostile environment” for human trafficking in Texas and address sexual assault, said Gov. Greg Abbott at a bill signing ceremony Tuesday in Dallas.
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Texas Voting Rights
Former Secretary of State David Whitley back at Gov. Greg Abbott’s office
Whitley had resigned as secretary of state just before he would have been kicked out of office without a confirmation vote.
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Texas Legislature 2019
Analysis: The Texas Legislature wasn’t built for harmony. It was built for debate.
As the Texas Legislature digs into the busiest half of the session, early harmony is giving way to difference and debate. The House and Senate are easing into their traditional roles — as rivals.
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Texas Legislature 2019
On first day of session, Gov. Greg Abbott talks priorities and politics
Abbott discussed his agenda for the 86th legislative session during an interview Tuesday with The Texas Tribune.
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Environment
Rebuilding commission calls Hurricane Harvey a “wakeup call” for Texas
A report by the Commission to Rebuild Texas says there is an urgent need to “future-proof” the Gulf Coast.
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Texas Elections 2018
Abbott going on 19-stop tour to campaign for other Republicans
Gov. Greg Abbott, the heavy favorite in his re-election race, is spending the early voting period traveling the state to help down-ballot Republicans.
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Texas Elections 2018
Abbott releases TV ad featuring family that survived Sutherland Springs shooting
The family describes Abbott’s visit to the hospital after the shooting, and how the governor’s success after being paralyzed gave the family hope.
