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.
With Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announcing earlier this week that he was allowing his shelter-in-place order to expire on Thursday, April 30, and that some businesses can begin re-opening — with certain restrictions — on Friday, May 1, the need for increased COVID-19 testing around the state is paramount.
The Texas A&M Veterinary Lab has the ability to conduct those tests — yes, on humans — but, according to Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp, federal red tape is “is holding back the