Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

Greg Abbott Defends Plan To Overhaul Texas Education
Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to implement a private school voucher-style program on Wednesday during an address to conservative activists in Austin.The governor said the legislation, which has divided Texas Republicans and previously failed in the state House,
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says vouchers could lead to less funding for public schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing for lawmakers to pass a $1 billion voucher program that would create state-funded “education savings accounts."
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott makes case for ‘school choice’ plan at conservative gathering
AUSTIN, Texas − As tensions rise over a GOP-led effort to create a private school voucher-like program in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott addressed critics of his chief policy goal Wednesday in front of a gathering of grassroots conservatives in Austin.
Greg Abbott Wants KFC To Become 'Texas Fried Chicken'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested Kentucky Fried Chicken should change its name to Texas Fried Chicken, after KFC announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters to the Lone Star State. Newsweek contacted Yum!
Gov. Abbott says school choice fight nears the end as Texas Senate passes voucher bill
Texas lawmakers have spent years arguing over school choice, and the state senate has passed a bill this year. Governor Greg Abbott believes the end of the fight is near.
As dangerous cold threatens Texas, Greg Abbott urges caution but says power grid is ready
Gov. Greg Abbott says the power grid appears ready to handle weather that could bring, for parts of the state, the coldest ...
Texas Governor Abbott visits Borderland as Vinton Steel reveals $255M investment plan
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be in the El Paso region Thursday morning to make an announcement on economic development.
Greg Abbott Urged to Make Change to Texas' Drinking Water
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller wants to stop fluoride being added to the state's public drinking water.
Greg Abbott offers details on what Texas offers in return for $11 billion for border costs
Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the nation’s capital as he seeks $11 billion to cover the state’s 4-year-old border security ...
Hoodline1d
Governor Abbott Confident Texas Power Grid Will Withstand Impending Freeze as ERCOT Prepares for Weather Challenges
Governor Abbott assures the Texas power grid can withstand the upcoming freeze, amid preparations for diverse weather ...
Texas Gov. Abbott cautions on severe weather throughout state including ‘coldest weather event of the year’
Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned residents across the state to be on alert this week as "the coldest weather event of the ...
KVIA18h
Governor Greg Abbott visits El Paso, announces economical development
Greg Abbott took a trip to El Paso this afternoon and announced a big economic development happening in Vinton. Vinton Steel will receive over $250 million in investments to expand the location, ...
Hoodline1d
Governor Abbott Advocates for School Choice, Vows to Preserve Public Education Funding at Austin Policy Summit
Governor Abbott discusses and clarifies school choice at a Texas policy summit, addressing opponents' claims and advocating ...
Gov. Greg Abbott coming to San Antonio to discuss school vouchers
Governor Abbott will be speaking Monday at San Antonio Christian School's Parent Empowerment Night from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.