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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas[1]
Republican68 years old
Greg Abbott is the 48th governor of Texas, serving since January 20, 2015. A Republican, he previously served as Texas attorney general from 2002 to 2015 and as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court from 1996 to 2001.
- In office since
- January 20, 2015
- Born
- November 13, 1957
- Religion
- Catholic[1]
- Politics
- Has promoted a strongly conservative agenda as governor, including maintaining Texas's abortion ban, loosening gun laws, and increasing law enforcement funding.[1]
- Health
- Paralyzed by a falling tree while jogging shortly after law school, as stated in his official governor biography. · as of October 10, 2026[2]
Earnings by year2
What each year added up to: salary, plus outside income, royalties, endorsements, prizes and investment income where a source reports them. A financial disclosure gives ranges, shown as such.
Life phases1
Health, weight and religion appear only where the person, their physician or a reputable outlet has published them; each links to its source.