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.
Equality Texas addresses Abbott’s attack on trans youth
Judge Amy Meachum of The 201st District Court in Austin hasn’t issued a decision on a temporary restraining order yet, but Equality Texas along with five other groups went ahead with a press conference on Gov.
Greg Abbott’s order to have CPS investigate parents with trans kids. “I never thought I’d see the day when elected officials would attack innocent children,” said Equality Texas CEO Ricardo Martinez.
He called Abbott’s actions “unconscionable,” but that he called the press conference “to defend their humanity.” He noted the tens of thousands of calls Trevor Project has been receiving “as a result of conversations in the Capitol,” which has resulted in bullying and torment.
A stunt by Paxton, Martinez said, has “turned into persecution.” HRC’s Texas State Director Rebecca Marques said “Kids are under attack from their own government.” She accused the governor of targeting and harassing children while circumventing the legislative process.
