Gregory Wayne Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American attorney who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since January 20, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Abbott previously served as the 50th attorney general of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the third governor of any U.S. state to permanently use a wheelchair. He is also the first disabled governor in Texas history.
Abbott: Bars can reopen at 25 percent capacity beginning Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today announced that bars will be allowed to re-open at 25 percent capacity beginning Friday, May 22.
Restaurants that were allowed open previously at 25 percent can now expand to 50 percent capacity. Abbot said state officials “strongly urge everyone to continue safe distancing and to wear a mask if you can.” Youth sports camps and sports leagues will be allowed to resume on May 31, with parents allowed to watch the events as long as they maintain
