Governor Abbott
RGovernor of Texas · Since 2015
Lt. Governor: Dan Patrick
About
Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American politician, attorney, and jurist who has served since 2015 as the 48th governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2002 to 2015 as the 50th attorney general of Texas and from 1996 to 2001 as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court. As of 2025, Abbott is the longest-serving incumbent governor in the United States.
Governor information verified 2026-05. For the most current information, visit the official TexasGovernor's website.