Tag: Greg Abbott

"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.

The two border-state governors blamed the crisis on the Biden administration.

"The influx across the border is out of control."

"Texas is open 100%."

"We're going to step up and secure the border."

One Republican claimed that provision was a typo.

"We don’t fall in line."

"Ensuring the integrity of our elections and reforming a broken bail system remain emergencies in Texas."

"We wanted to make sure that there were going to be consequences for the city of Austin."