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Greg Abbott

Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American Republican politician, attorney, and jurist who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since 2015.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Greg Abbott is an American Republican politician who has served as the 48th governor of Texas since 2015. He previously held office as Texas attorney general and as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, Abbott is a prominent figure in conservative U.S. state politics.

Early life and education

Greg Abbott was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and raised in Duncanville. He studied at the University of Texas at Austin and later earned a law degree from Vanderbilt University.

Before entering statewide executive office, Abbott served as a state district judge in Harris County and then as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court from 1996 to 2001. He later became Texas attorney general, a position he held from 2002 to 2015.

Governor of Texas

Abbott was elected governor of Texas in 2014 and took office on January 20, 2015. He has since been re-elected and is known for advancing a conservative policy agenda.

Political positions and public profile

Abbott is widely identified with conservative positions on issues such as abortion, guns, and immigration. He has also been a prominent figure in Texas and national Republican politics.

Key facts

  • Abbott has been governor of Texas since 2015.
  • He is a member of the Republican Party.
  • He previously served as Texas attorney general for 13 years and as a Texas Supreme Court justice.
  • His policies can affect Texas–Canada economic ties and cross-border trade.
  • Abbott was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and raised in Duncanville.
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Canadian context

Abbott is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through Texas–Canada economic ties, cross-border trade, and U.S. state politics that can affect energy, trade, and migration policy discussions in North America.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Greg Abbott?
Greg Abbott is an American Republican politician, attorney, and jurist who has served as governor of Texas since 2015.
What offices did Greg Abbott hold before becoming governor?
He served as Texas attorney general from 2002 to 2015 and as a justice on the Texas Supreme Court from 1996 to 2001.
When was Greg Abbott born?
He was born on November 13, 1957.
Where was Greg Abbott born?
He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, in the United States.
What political party is Greg Abbott affiliated with?
He is a member of the Republican Party.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Abbott
    Supports: Basic biographical details, offices held, party affiliation, and governor timeline
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Greg-Abbott
    Supports: Birth details, current office, and prior service as Texas attorney general
  3. Legislative Reference Library of Texas — https://lrl.texas.gov/legeLeaders/governors/govPage.cfm?governorID=45
    Supports: Official Texas government biography, term dates, and prior offices
  4. Office of the Texas Governor — https://gov.texas.gov/governor-abbott
    Supports: Official biography, education, family details, and office history
  5. National Governors Association — https://www.nga.org/governor/greg-abbott/
    Supports: Governor biography, previous offices, and education