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Greg Abbott
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| 48th Governor of Texas | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 |
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| Lieutenant | Dan Patrick |
| Preceded by | Rick Perry |
| 49th Attorney General of Texas | |
| In office December 2, 2002 – January 20, 2015 |
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| Governor | Rick Perry |
| Preceded by | John Cornyn |
| Succeeded by | Ken Paxton |
| Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court | |
| In office 1995–2001 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Hightower |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Rodriguez |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Gregory Wayne Abbott
November 13, 1957 Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Cecilia Phalen (1981-present) |
| Children | Audrey (Adopted) |
| Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin Vanderbilt University |
Gregory Wayne "Greg" Abbott (born November 13, 1957) is an American lawyer and politician. He is currently the Governor of Texas. He defeated Wendy Davis in the November 4, 2014 general election. Prior to being governor, he was the 50th Attorney General of Texas. He is a Republican.
He is the first governor of any U.S. state since George Wallace to permanently use a wheelchair.
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Abbott speaking at a Ted Cruz for President rally in Dallas on February 29, 2016
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