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Texas Republicans Deliver Trump, Abbott Major Win on Education • Apr. 16, 2025, 11:04 PM ET (Newsweek)
Texas Muslims Want to Build Homes and a Mosque. Gov. Greg Abbott Says No. • Apr. 13, 2025, 3:49 AM ET (New York Times)
Muslim Group Accuses Greg Abbott of 'Abusing Power' Over New Texas City • Apr. 12, 2025, 7:21 AM ET (Newsweek)
Texas governor calls November election for vacant US House seat as Democrats criticize timing • Apr. 7, 2025, 7:20 PM ET (AP)
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocks Greg Abbott, who uses a wheelchair, as 'Gov. Hot Wheels' • Mar. 25, 2025, 4:29 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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