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.
Deanna, left, and Laura McFerrin Hogan Lesbian couple Laura and Deanna McFerrin Hogan of Dallas are among the group of parents who on Monday, Aug.
9, intervened in Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ lawsuit against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates in Texas schools, Laura McFerrin Hogan told Dallas Voice this morning (Tuesday, Aug.
10). Also on Monday, Jenkins announced he is seeking a restraining order against Abbott’s order banning mask mandates issued by school districts, governmental bodies or any public or private entity that is receiving or will receive public funds, saying the governor does not have the authority to impose it.