Greg Abbott, Founding Father

Texas governor wants to rewrite U.S. Constitution

"...trifling matter or minor legal tweak. It seems Gov. Greg Abbott may have got a little confused, because he's..."

Jan. 11, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Nuge

Democrats wonder why Abbott stumps with 'admitted sexual predator'

"...walking, talking pastiche of a Seventies rocker, Attorney General Greg Abbott has decided to buddy up to the bow-wielding..."

Feb. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Fail Whale

AG criticized for backing tweet calling Wendy Davis a retard

"...anything that uses the word "retard." Apparently, Attorney General Greg Abbott's media team did not get that message...."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Same Old Faces

The men behind the "too stupid to be governor" Tweet

"...Republican gubernatorial hopeful Attorney General Greg Abbott is taking flack today after one of his..."

Sept. 14, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

If You Liked Rick Perry, You'll Love Greg Abbott

Attorney general confirms governorship shot

"...Confirming the inevitable, yesterday Attorney General Greg Abbott announced that he is running for governor of..."

July 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott’s New Wrecking Crew

The governor's got a whole new office staff

"...There's a new rogue's gallery in Gov. Greg Abbott's office, with at least one jaw-dropping addition. Out..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott's New Whiff

Governor says some nice things about Austin, for once

"...Turns out Greg Abbott’s issues with Austin and its freedom-hating stench have..."

Nov. 1, 2017 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Who’s Carrying Water for Greg Abbott?

The governor's got his rogues' gallery of lawmakers

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

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

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

Nov. 1, 2019 Features Feature

Quote of the Week: Greg Abbott

Our governor is basically an online troll

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

July 28, 2017 News Column

Quote of the Week: Greg Abbott

Texas' governor is a spiteful little man

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

June 9, 2017 News Column

Greg Abbott, Tree Killer

That attack on the Heritage Tree ordinance? A personal vendetta.

"...a June 12 report by the Texas Observer, Gov. Greg Abbott's proposal to block local governments from regulating the..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

County Judge Sarah Eckhardt on Greg Abbott's Texas Hammer

“Local control had been a darling of the state for years, and now it has become the enemy”

"...While Gov. Greg Abbott snatched some $1.5 million in criminal justice state..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gov. Abbott Says No to Refugees

UPDATED: Texas first state to refuse refugees under new Trump policy

"...blocked enforcement of President Trump's executive order allowing Gov. Greg Abbott to refuse to consent to refugee resettlement. We'll..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate

Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate

"...Davis, D-Fort Worth, the second brawl against Attorney General Greg Abbott showed a side many Democrats and progressives have..."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Cancels TV Debate With Davis

Attorney general pulls a Perry, will no-show after RSVPing

"...face his opponents in a televised debate for the governor's race. In 2014, Attorney General Greg Abbott has seemingly..."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Signs "Sanctuary Cities" Bill Into Law

Anti-immigrant bill to take effect on Sept. 1

"...Without warning Sunday evening, Gov. Greg Abbott signed the anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4 into law...."

May 7, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Debates: Davis Raises, Abbott Sticks

Dem attacks GOPer for limited schedule and bypassing big cities

"...the traditional week of battling debate proposals in the governor's race. Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, has proposed a..."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Sides With Homeschoolers

Gov appoints Bahorich as chair of SBOE

"...Greg Abbott's position on homeschooling comes under scrutiny after he..."

June 22, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...the land development code revision, comic books, and the governor's continuing threats to override Austin's elected officials...."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Abbott Flirts With Endorsing School Vouchers

Primary challengers pressure the governor from the right

"...Gov. Greg Abbott's speech last week in Lewisville to tout a..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...After Gov. Greg Abbott on June 18 issued his stunt veto of..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ACLU Warns Border Counties: Abbott’s Setting You Up

County officials warned they'll be flouting Constitution and federal law if they follow governor's immigration edict

"...In response to Gov. Greg Abbott's declaration of a "public safety disaster" at the..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wendy Davis: In For Governor Race

UPDATE: Fort Worth Dem to challenge GOP stranglehold next November

"...D-Fort Worth, announced that she will be running for governor in the 2014 Democratic primaries...."

Oct. 3, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

As Abbott Blows Off COVID, Austin Just Wants to Stay Alive

The unmasking commences and the governor goes after his own constituents yet again

"...deadly human-made catastrophe prompted by Winter Storm Uri, Gov. Greg Abbott sought to fast-forward to the end of the..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Abbott Lifts COVID Rules: Will a Surge Follow?

Governor's move seen as premature, reckless by local leaders, businesses

"...On Texas Independence Day (March 2), Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Texas' statewide mask mandate that he..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Abbott to Refugees: Drop Dead

Religious orgs condemn governor for refugee ban

"...On Jan. 10, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he had informed the U.S. State..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Law Professor Ron Beal Surrenders to Governor Abbott's "Code of Silence"

“I wanted to let you know that you have won”

"...was Prof. Ron Beal’s one-man campaign to persuade Gov. Greg Abbott to honor the Texas Constitution. The Baylor Law..."

June 6, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: The Voters Speak, the Governor Listens

Abbott leaves the red-state red-meat back at the mansion

"...combined House and Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 5, Gov. Greg Abbott named school finance, increasing teacher pay, property tax..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Abbott Issues “Safety Action Report” on Gun Violence

Recommendations long on surveillance, short on gun restrictions

"...On Thursday, Sept. 12, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a “Safety Action Report” in response to..."

Sept. 16, 2019 News Post by Michael King

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