Governor Abbott

Extracted Attributes

• Born

  1957-11-13

• Spouse

  Cecilia Abbott (married 1981)

• Education

  Bachelor of Business Administration (University of Texas at Austin); Juris Doctor (Vanderbilt University)

• Full Name

  Gregory Wayne Abbott

• Birthplace

  Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.

• Disability

  Paraplegia (uses a wheelchair since 1984)

• Current Office

  48th Governor of Texas

• Political Party

  Republican Party

• Previous Office

  50th Attorney General of Texas (2002-2015)

Timeline

• Born in Wichita Falls, Texas. (Source: Britannica)

  1957-11-13

• Married Cecilia Phalen, who later became the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas. (Source: Office of the Texas Governor)

  1981-01-01

• Paralyzed by a falling oak tree while jogging, resulting in permanent use of a wheelchair. (Source: Office of the Texas Governor)

  1984-07-01

• Appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Governor George W. Bush. (Source: Wikipedia)

  1995-01-01

• Sworn in as the 50th Attorney General of Texas, a position he held for 12 years. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2002-12-02

• Sworn in as the 48th Governor of Texas. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2015-01-20

• Launched Operation Lone Star, a joint mission to respond to the rise in illegal immigration. (Source: Wikipedia)

  2021-03-06

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Texas in a border dispute with the Biden Administration regarding razor wire. (Source: Document ebe1f88d-428a-4f23-a40c-fcfb4a705668)

  2024-01-22

• Declared a state of emergency following severe flooding in central Texas. (Source: Britannica)

  2025-07-01

• Announced bid for a fourth term as Governor of Texas. (Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth)

  2026-01-01

Greg Abbott

Gregory Wayne Abbott ( ABB-ət; born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served 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. As of 2025, Abbott is the longest-serving incumbent governor in the United States. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Abbott graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Business Administration and from Vanderbilt University with a Juris Doctor. He went into private practice, working for Butler and Binion, LLP between 1984 and 1992, and began his judicial career in Houston, where he served as a state trial judge in the 129th District Court for three years. Before becoming attorney general, Abbott was a justice of the Texas Supreme Court, a position to which he was appointed in 1995 by Governor George W. Bush. Abbott won a full term in 1998 with 60% of the vote. Abbott was elected Texas attorney general with 57% of the vote in 2002 and reelected with 60% in 2006 and 64% in 2010. He became the longest-serving attorney general in state history, with 12 years of service, and was the third Republican to hold that office since the Reconstruction era. As attorney general, Abbott successfully advocated for the Texas State Capitol to display the Ten Commandments in the 2005 U.S. Supreme Court case Van Orden v. Perry, and unsuccessfully defended the state's ban on same-sex marriage. He was involved in numerous lawsuits against the Barack Obama administration, seeking to invalidate the Affordable Care Act and the administration's environmental regulations. Elected in 2014, Abbott is the first Texas governor and third governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair, the others being Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York and George Wallace of Alabama. As governor, Abbott supported the first Donald Trump administration and has promoted a conservative agenda, including maintaining Texas's total abortion ban, lenient gun laws, support for law enforcement funding, and election reform. In response to the power crisis following a February 2021 winter storm, Abbott called for reforms to Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and signed a bill requiring power plant weatherization. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas, Abbott opposed implementing face mask and vaccine mandates, while blocking local governments, businesses, and other organizations from implementing their own. He has also made a priority of fighting illegal immigration, starting Operation Lone Star in 2021.

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• Greg Abbott

  Gregory Wayne Abbott (/æbət/ ABB-ət; born November 13, 1957) is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party "Republican Party (United States)"), 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. As of 2025( Abbott is the longest-serving incumbent governor in the United States. [...] Abbott was sworn in as governor of Texas on January 20, 2015, succeeding Rick Perry. He is the first governor of Texas and the third elected governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair, after Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York "New York (state)") (1929–1932) and George Wallace of Alabama (1963–1967; 1971–1979; 1983–1987). [...] Elected in 2014, Abbott is the first Texas governor and third governor of a U.S. state to use a wheelchair, the others being Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York "New York (state)") and George Wallace of Alabama. As governor, Abbott supported the first Donald Trump administration and has promoted a conservative agenda, including maintaining Texas's total abortion ban, lenient gun laws, support for law enforcement funding, and election reform. In response to the power crisis following a February

• About Gov. Abbott | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott

  Governor Abbott was born in Wichita Falls and raised in Duncanville. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University. Shortly after law school, he was paralyzed by a falling tree while jogging. From his faith and family, he gained strength, recognizing “our lives are not defined by our challenges, but by how we respond to them.” [...] Governor Abbott is married to Cecilia, a former teacher and principal, who is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas. They have been married since 1981, and have one daughter, Audrey, who married her college sweetheart in 2025, and works in the finance industry. They are also the proud dog parents of three Golden Retrievers; Peaches, Pancake, and Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. [...] Throughout his time in office, Governor Abbott has achieved significant legislative victories to build a safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. That includes providing more funding for public education than any other Governor in Texas history, ensuring Texas leads the nation in the number of Tier One Research Universities, freeing Texans from the burdens of rising property taxes, and allocating $10 billion to build out Texas’ energy grid. The Governor has also been a staunch

• Greg Abbott | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

  Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative policies. video ### FULL: Gov. Greg Abbott announces 2026 re-election bid Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday that he will seek a fourth term in 2026, extending his run as one of the nation’s longest-serving governors.

• Greg Abbott | Biography, Wheelchair, Accident, Wife, & Facts

  In July 2025 central Texas was hit by severe flooding that killed more than 150 people. Abbott declared a state emergency, and he later received approval for federal disaster assistance. Quick Facts In full: : Gregory Wayne Abbott Born: : November 13, 1957, Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. (age 68) Title / Office: : governor (2015-), Texas See all related content ## Personal life [...] While attending the University of Texas, Abbott met Cecilia Phalen, who later became a teacher and education official. The couple married in 1981 and later adopted a daughter. When Abbott was sworn in as governor, his wife became the state’s first Hispanic first lady. Amy Tikkanen [...] Greg Abbott (born November 13, 1957, Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S.) 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. ## Early life and education

• News | Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott

  Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas will receive a historic investment of over $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care throughout the state. Press Release Dec 29 ### Governor Abbott, Texas Delivers Major Public Safety Wins In 2025 Governor Greg Abbott today noted the State of Texas’ significant public safety efforts that are making communities across the state more safe and secure. Press Release Dec 23 [...] Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the strides the state made in 2025 to put Texas on the pathway to be No. 1 in education and empower parents to choose the educational opportunities best for their children. Press Release Dec 29 ### Governor Abbott Announces Historic $1.4 Billion In Federal Funding Secured For ‘Rural Texas Strong’ Projects [...] Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the strength of Texas’ robust and diverse economy that fosters an environment where large and small business can succeed. Press Release Dec 19 ### Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Six Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following six Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: Press Release Dec 19

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