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Greg Abbott Won't Rule Out Bounty Hunters to Apprehend Illegal Immigrants • Mar. 8, 2025, 4:06 AM ET (Newsweek)
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Texas GOP leaders defend appointee after tense exchange over diversity hiring • Feb. 28, 2025, 7:23 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Gregory Wayne Abbott
Born November 13, 1957 (age 67) • Wichita Falls • Texas
Title / Office governor (2015-), Texas

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