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.
Huge surprise: Texas is less LGBTQ business-friendly than other states
Wow! Other states are more LGBTQ business-friendly than Texas. Quelle surprise. “Texas trails nearly all states when it comes to offering an inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ workers,” according to a press release from Axios Austin.
New York is the highest ranking state in LGBTQ equality for a second year in a row, scoring 93.67 out of 100 points, according to the study done by Out Leadership.
South Carolina is the lowest ranking state in LGBTQ equality for the third year in a row, scoring 33.63 out of 100 points. Texas ranks 42nd.
Axios explained why it matters. “Companies seeking to expand in Central Texas may find it difficult to attract and retain employees if the region is viewed as being hostile to workers’ rights,” the organization wrote. “And it could be harder to lure new businesses to the state.” And Axios places the blame directly on Gov.
