Greg Abbott

"I'm convening a second special session."

"It's time for them to be in the classroom without disruption to their learning."

"We look forward to providing the Court with the evidence to support the Governor's Executive Order to protect Texans."

"Every Texan has the right to choose whether they will wear a mask or have their children wear masks."

"We're not playing games anymore."

Texas is ready to ban abortion in the event that the Supreme Court reverses the landmark decision that legalized the killing of unborn babies in America. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ...

"Instead of calling Border Patrol, they will take migrants to jail for violating Texas law."

According to Walle, the pair of private charter jets taken by most legislators to Washington cost more than $100,000.

"Those who are intentionally denying quorum should return their per diem to the State Treasury immediately upon receipt."

"State legislators from Texas decided to grab some beer, hop on a private plane, and flee the state, in what they are pretending is some great moral crusade."

"Once again, President Biden ignores the facts."

"This is simply an embarrassing dereliction of their duty and a shameful political stunt."

"They're quitters."

"We have unfinished business to ensure that Texas remains the most exceptional state in America."

"It wasn't even close."

"Nebraska is stepping up to help Texas respond to the ongoing crisis on their border with Mexico."

"I applaud all of the Texas lawmakers who worked to make this constitutional triumph a reality."

"The Biden Administration has abandoned its responsibilities to secure the border and Texans are suffering as a result."

"These states have sent Florida support when we’ve responded to emergencies here in our state."

Opponents to the new Texas law claim the bill is politically motivated.