Texas Governor Greg Abbott, recognized by TIME in 2024 as one of the 100 Most Influential People, posted a series of statements on social media addressing issues ranging from student protests to voter identification and border security.
On February 3, 2026, Abbott commented on recent student walkouts, stating: “It’s about time students like this were arrested. Harming someone is a crime — even for students. Disruptive walkouts allowed by schools lead to just this kind of chaos. Schools and staff who allow this behavior should be treated as co-conspirators and should not be”.
The following day, Abbott addressed the topic of voter identification requirements in the United States. On February 4, he wrote: “Americans of all races want Voter ID. Why are Democrats against it? Is it THAT consequential to their elections to be so against their voters? Countries across the globe have it. Voter ID should be required in U.S. too.”
Later that same day, Abbott provided an update regarding border enforcement activities under Operation Lone Star. He stated: “Operation Lone Star continues to deliver results. This past weekend, TX DPS arrested a Nicaraguan in Eagle Pass smuggling illegal immigrants, including a Chinese alien, all in camouflage. Criminals like that go to jail. Last month, DPS arrested hundreds of criminals and”
Greg Abbott has served as Texas governor since his election in 2014 and leads an administration with priorities that include job creation, economic opportunity expansion, education improvement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security (official website). The Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott operates statewide from its main offices at the State Insurance Building in Austin (official website) and has contributed to record employment levels and jobs growth within Texas (official website). The office also delivers services across Texas while maintaining focus on these policy areas (official website).