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.
Week of April 20: COVID-19-related news, updates and more
STATE PARKS BEGIN RE-OPENING TODAY Texas State Parks began re-opening for day-use only today (April 20) as part of a broader effort to begin reopening the state of Texas, according to an email from Carter Smith, executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Per Gov. Greg Abbott’s direction, the email notes, new restrictions in effect include requiring visitors to wear face coverings and maintain a six-foot distance from individuals outside of their party, and prohibiting the
