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Greg Abbott
Governor, State of Texas
RepublicanState
About
Greg Abbott is the 48th Governor of Texas. He focuses on economic development, border security, and education.
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Counties served
5Harris
Fort Bend
Montgomery
Brazoria
Galveston
Focus areas
3Policies and laws
2HB 1927Enacted
Texas Law Lets Adults Carry Guns Without Special Permission
Allows eligible Texans aged 21+ to carry handguns without obtaining a license or completing training, effective September 2021.
State
SB 4Enacted
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.
State
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