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.
Meet Don’t Mess With Trans Kids: Charitable Merch That Raised $90,000+
posted a photo of himself to social media wearing a Don’t Mess with Trans Kids t-shirt. The image and garment were seen as a rebuke of Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who O’Rourke is running for governor against.
Abbott infamously has antagonized trans kids by creating policy to have the Department of Family and Protective Services investigate parents of trans and nonbinary children for “abuse” as a result of helping to provide affirming care.
The directive is under review and has temporarily been blocked by a judge.“I will always fight alongside you to ensure that you’re able to live freely as yourself, free from attacks and discrimination,” O’Rourke wrote in a post.Don’t Mess With Trans Kids is an effort started by Stephanie Lopez.
Launched in 2021, the project gives 100% of proceeds to Equality Texas, to assist in their efforts which include fighting anti-trans legislation in the state.
