What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Speech
The Associated Press: “All Were The Issues The Republican Campaigned On — And Bills To Make Them A Reality Will Likely Enjoy Broad Support. . .” “There were few surprises in the priorities Abbott listed. All were the issues the Republican campaigned on — and bills to make them a reality will likely enjoy broad support in the Republican-controlled Legislature.” (The Associated Press, 2/17/15)
Lubbock Avalanch- Journal’s Enrique Rangel: “Gov. Greg Abbott On Tuesday Laid Out An Ambitious Agenda That Included Five Emergency Items.” “In his first State of the State Address, Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday laid out an ambitious agenda that included five emergency items, legislative proposals the Texas Legislature can begin considering immediately.” (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, 2/17/15)
Houston Chronicle’s Mike Ward: “Gov. Greg Abbott Affirmed His Strong Support Tuesday For Significant Property Tax Cuts For Texas Taxpayers.” “While calling for fast action to beef up ethics law and spending on border security, transportation and education, Gov. Greg Abbott affirmed his strong support Tuesday for significant property tax cuts for Texas taxpayers.” (Houston Chronicle, 2/17/15)
Texas Tribune: “Gov. Greg Abbott Used His First State Of The State Address To List Five Emergency Items The Legislature Must Take Up To Keep The State's Success Moving Forward.” “Calling Texas a "beacon of individual liberty and economic opportunity," Gov. Greg Abbott used his first State of the State address to list five emergency items the Legislature must take up to keep the state's success moving forward.” (Texas Tribune, 2/17/15)
Reuters’ Jon Herskovitz: “Greg Abbott Pledged To Double The State's Spending On Securing The Border.” “Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to double the state's spending on securing the border with Mexico, saying on Tuesday the federal government has not done enough to halt illegal immigration.” (Reuters, 2/17/15)
Dallas Morning News’ Robert T. Garrett: “Gov. Greg Abbott On Tuesday Called For Texas To Buttress – And Prolong – Its Economic Success With Immediate Improvements To Education And /Road Funding.” (Dallas Morning News, 2/17/15)
- Dallas Morning News Headline: “Abbott Urges Texas To Bolster Its Economy With Better Education, Roads” (Dallas Morning News, 2/17/15)