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, Paxton issue joint guidance on order naming churches ‘essential’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, left, and Gov. Greg Abbott Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton on Wednesday, April 1, issued joint guidance regarding the effect of Executive Order GA 14 on religious services conducted in congregations and houses of worship.
Executive Order GA 14 defines essential services to include “religious services conducted in churches, congregations and houses of worship.” Orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or
