Gregory Wayne Abbott (/ æbət / ABB-ət; born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and jurist serving since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2002 to 2015 as the 50th attorney general of Texas and from 1996 to 2001 as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court.

Governor Greg Abbott. Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world by TIME in 2024, Governor Greg Abbott continues to build on his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values.

1 day ago · DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott, in his bid to curb Texas’ high property taxes, wants Texas voters to have the final say on any property tax hike. Local governments that collect property taxes — including cities, counties and school districts — should have to win approval from a two-thirds majority of voters if they want to raise their tax rates, Abbott said.

2 days ago · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants all local governments to seek voter approval before increasing local taxes and at least 66% must say yes for the hike to go into effect. (Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune ...

2 days ago · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants all local governments to seek voter approval before increasing local taxes — and at least 66% must say yes for the hike to go into effect.

Feb 2, 2025 · AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway...

Feb 1, 2025 · Greg Abbott is an American Republican politician who serves as governor of Texas (2015– ). He previously was the state’s attorney general (2002–15). A prominent figure in conservative politics, he notably opposes abortion and supports lenient gun laws and tough immigration policies.

Jan 31, 2025 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will address the state live at 5 p.m. CDT on Sunday. From The Texas Newsroom: Gov. Greg Abbott will lay out his latest vision for Texas in a televised speech on Sunday, including telling lawmakers what he expects them to prioritize during the state’s legislative session, which kicked off earlier this month. ...

January 31, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Proclamation Governor Greg Abbott today issued a ban prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media apps affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) on government-issued devices. "Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to infiltrate our state’s critical infrastructure ...

Named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world by TIME in 2024, Governor Greg Abbott is building upon his record as a strong conservative leader who fights to preserve Texas values and ensure the Lone Star State remains the best place to live, work, and raise a family.