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  1. 14 hours ago

    The five cities that reduced their police budgets the most in 2020—which includes Austin—have seen murders spike over the past year. This is exactly why I signed a law to prevent cities from defunding police. Texas will always .

    476 replies 512 retweets 2,745 likes
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  2. Aug 1

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    NFL in Austin? Reports say Buffalo Bills may consider a move to Austin as the franchise negotiates to build a new stadium.
    616 replies 357 retweets 3,071 likes
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  3. Aug 1

    We’re in the dog days of Summer. Happy Sunday, Texas!

    481 replies 330 retweets 5,220 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Jul 31

    My new favorite picture with Governor !

    184 replies 52 retweets 697 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Jul 31

    Thanks to for the invite to speak at today’s digital summit in Texas. Great group of speakers, happy to participate. Next time, in person.

    82 replies 70 retweets 948 likes
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  6. Jul 31

    We're off to a great start at the . Thank you to the speakers & Abbott Digital Diplomats for coming out. Together, we will spread our conservative message online & reach more Texans!

    371 replies 127 retweets 814 likes
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  7. Jul 31

    We are fighting for the public safety of Texans who live on the border. We are providing law enforcement plus National Guard. We are beginning to build a wall. We are working to prevent entry by illegal migrants with Covid.

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  8. Jul 31

    Had a great time at Dell Diamond last night. Excited about the & looking forward to seeing more of you today!

    160 replies 71 retweets 605 likes
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  9. Jul 30

    Kicking off the and enjoying America's pastime.

    250 replies 92 retweets 867 likes
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  10. Jul 30

    As Governor, I have a responsibility to protect the people of Texas—a responsibility that grows more urgent by the day while the Biden Administration is knowingly importing COVID across our southern border.

    1,467 replies 1,034 retweets 4,169 likes
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  11. Jul 30

    While Biden is openly pondering shutdowns and mandates on U.S. citizens, the Administration is knowingly worsening the problem by importing COVID at extreme rates across the southern border. Read my full response to AG Garland:

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  12. Jul 30

    Honored to speak at the commencement ceremony for the A-2021 class. On behalf of the Lone Star State, we are so grateful for your sacrifice and commitment to serving your communities. Our state will be made safer by the brave men & women graduating today.

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  13. Jul 30

    The Biden admin. fundamentally misunderstands what's happening at the border. They are jeopardizing the health & safety of Texans on a daily basis by refusing to follow the law. I will take every step consistent with the law to fulfill my duty to protect all Texans.

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  14. Jul 29

    I issued an executive order providing uniformity in Texas' COVID response—we must rely on personal responsibility, not gov't mandates. Texans will decide for themselves whether they'll wear masks & open businesses. Vaccines are the best defense & will always remain voluntary.

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  15. Jul 29

    Biden has his head in the sand when it comes to the border. His policies are allowing drugs, weapons, & COVID to spread into our communities. & have been deployed to stop the surge of illegal activity at the border & restore the rule of law.

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  16. Jul 29

    The most precious freedom is life itself. I'm proud to join my fellow governors in protecting the unborn by filing an amicus brief supporting Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Read the full brief:

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  17. Jul 28

    I issued an executive order restricting transportation of migrants who pose a risk of carrying COVID into Texas. is ordered to stop & reroute, or impound any vehicle being used to transport illegal migrants who have been detained by .

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  18. Jul 28

    Today we lost a great friend and a remarkable Texan. ZZ Top’s Bassist Dusty Hill Dead at 72 Truly a music legend.

    348 replies 1,065 retweets 5,798 likes
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  19. Jul 27

    The time for government mask mandates is over—now is the time for personal responsibility. In May, I signed an executive order prohibiting mask mandates by gov't entities. Every Texan has the right to choose whether they will wear a mask or have their children wear masks.

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  20. Jul 27

    I'm ordering to assist in enforcing Texas law by arresting lawbreakers at the border. More manpower is needed to enforce federal & state criminal laws including for criminal trespassing, illegal entry, smuggling, & human trafficking.

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