Winter Is Coming! Embrace the Cold as Night King Greg Abbott.

The Texas governor (dis)graces the Chronicle’s annual Halloween mask cover

"...reads the edict of our stone-cold would-be conqueror Greg Abbott, eager to swarm the streets of our Winterfell with..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Features Feature

Abbott Finally Appoints SOAH Chief

Kristofer Monson tapped as the state's new Chief Administrative Law Judge

"...at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, Gov. Greg Abbott nominated Kristofer Monson, subject to Senate confirmation, to become..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Abbott Tips the Scales in 3rd Court Judicial Race

Need help getting elected? Just get appointed.

"...office in advance. That's the big favor Gov. Greg Abbott did last week for Mike Toth, in appointing him..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Who’s Carrying Water for Greg Abbott?

The governor's got his rogues' gallery of lawmakers

"...first special session on July 18, and Gov. Greg Abbott has spent the lead-up championing the list of lawmakers..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Appoints New Education Commissioner

Education advocates criticized Morath for attempting to quietly privatize Dallas ISD

"...clenched jaws in Texas education circles as Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Dallas ISD trustee Mike Morath as the..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Launches Investigation Into Planned Parenthood

Texas GOP jump to attack PP after sting videos surface

"...staff members discussing fetal tissue were released, Gov. Greg Abbott – jumping on the bandwagon with other conservative governors..."

July 24, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Painted Himself Into a Corner

"...Dear Editor, Attorney General Greg Abbott has painted himself into a corner with his private..."

Nov. 18, 2013 Postmarks

Abbott: D.C. Wrong on Guns

AG argues in brief to Supremes that Second Amendment protects right to bear arms

"...Writing on behalf of 31 states, Texas Attor­ney General Greg Abbott argues in a friend of the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Injunction Against Abbott Lifted

"...The federal court preliminary injunction barring Greg Abbott from prosecuting individuals found in possession of the mail-in..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Unless Abbott Interferes, Daniel Perry to Serve 25 Years

"I know it’s never going to be the same again.” – Whitney Mitchell

"...Perry before the board, however, courtesy of Gov. Greg Abbott. The governor promised to pardon Perry on April 8,..."

May 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Opinion: Governor Abbott, Do Not Tell Our Children the Same Story About AR-15s

A survivor of an AR-15 reflects on the governor’s position on gun violence and the mental health crisis

"...of 20 million in the hands of Americans. Gov. Abbott, if your beloved child had ever felt their chest..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Julia A. Olson

Legislators Urge Abbott to Spare the Life of Woman on Death Row

Justice for Melissa Lucio?

"...Jeff Leach, R-Plano, co-chair of the Texas House of Repre­sent­atives' Criminal Justice Reform Caucus, told reporters after the meeting...."

April 15, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Abbott Orders Bars Closed, Restaurant Capacity Dropped

Governor reverses reopening plan as COVID-19 cases surge in Texas

"...was pausing his phased reopening of businesses, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order ceasing operation of bars in..."

June 26, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

An Abbott About-Face

"...Dear Editor, Gov. Abbott, while refusing to order a statewide lockdown to contain..."

March 23, 2020 Postmarks

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: Abbott Threatens Austin With the Hammer Again

Plus: Why the land-use code matters, and previewing Staple!

"...By now we’re pretty used to Governor Greg Abbott’s disdain for Austin – remember his charming tweet that..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Quote of the Week: Greg Abbott

Our governor is basically an online troll

"...– Gov. Greg Abbott on Kid Rock's teased run for..."

July 28, 2017 News Column

Abbott’s Executive Overreach

What all bills did the governor veto this time?

"...Gov. Greg Abbott took his big, red pen to the list of..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Quote of the Week: Greg Abbott

Texas' governor is a spiteful little man

"...– Gov. Greg Abbott, expressing his judgment of the city..."

June 9, 2017 News Column

Questions Abbott's Motives

"...Dear Editor, Greg Abbott has supported the Texas law that provides transparency for..."

June 12, 2014 Postmarks

Abbott Balks at Birth Control Mandate

Calling the mandate unconstitutional, 10 AGs threaten to sue

"...birth control without a co-pay, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott jumped on board with nine other attorneys general to..."

Feb. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Voter ID: Abbott Says Won't Testify

Senators debate how rules of "committee of the whole" will work

"...be. They want to know why Attorney General Greg Abbott won’t testify. Duncan says he’s worried about the AG..."

March 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Greg Abbott v. the Constitution of the United States

Greg Abbott needs to read the Constitution.

"...to the recent uproar over Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's refusal to grant a divorce to a Dallas couple..."

Jan. 26, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Ash Bell

Abbott's Anti-Closed Shop Stance

For once, state employment law trumps federal rules on closed shop agreements

"...they use private contract security, seemingly. Attorney General Greg Abbott announced on Friday he gained permanent injunctions against security..."

Aug. 14, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Abbott Advisories, Part 1

Republican House heavy hitters give their legal opinion on Speaker Craddick to the AG. Well, he did ask.

"...Friday was the last day that Attorney General Greg Abbott could take advisories from state reps on whether they..."

Aug. 4, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway

Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)

"...travel for abortion care and to grant fetuses "personhood" – which would turn abortion into homicide and miscarriage into..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: For All Their Wins, Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton Have Lost So Much More

A Texan reflects on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad GOP leadership

"...as to which candidate (or proposition) they should vote for. I was there to assist them with the voting process: signing..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Al Lindsey

Abbott Reopening Plan Allows Businesses, Including Restaurants, to Increase Capacity to 75%

Bars, except those adapted to be restaurants, remain closed

"...Gov. Greg Abbott, during a press conference at the Capitol this afternoon,..."

Sept. 17, 2020 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...Paxton made the announcement following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order for all licensed health care facilities to..."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Greg Abbott Signs "Beer-to-Go" Bill at Austin Beerworks

Texas becomes final state in the country to allow such sales

"...the spritely pre-gaming hour of 11am – Gov. Greg Abbott officially signed the TABC sunset bill into law. Along..."

June 17, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texans Protest Abbott's Anti-Refugee Stance

"...Sunday, Nov. 22, at Woolridge Park to protest Gov. Abbott's anti-Syrian refugee rhetoric...."

Nov. 23, 2015 Photo Gallery

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