Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Border Patrol reveals scam by illegal immigrants to recycle children back & forth across the border to pose as children of family units seeking asylum. Jail time sends the right message for child trafficking to enter illegally. https://t.co/kQUuNFo7lZ — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Today I announced additional grant funding for border security operations in Texas. These funds come from U.S. Homeland Security. They are in addition to the $800 million Texas is spending on border security. #txlege https://t.co/olgSxHqiYo — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

I understand how you feel & know the U.S. has benefited by many Syrians who’ve become patriotic citizens. My action against Obama immigration system was b/c of the lawless disregard of the state’s role in the refugee relocation process & its refusal to enforce immigration laws. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

I’ve long liked that idea. But with the property tax reform your taxes should be growing less than your appraisal. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

For schools there is no voter override of the 2.5% property tax revenue cap. It’s a hard cap with no exceptions. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

That’s correct. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Yes. There will likely be a 2.5% property tax revenue cap on school districts. You are right that that is where you will receive most of your relief. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

The cap on school & local taxes is approved by the House & Senate as anticipated then the law would go into effect September 1st. We also want to use several strategies to buy down (lower) your property tax rates. That may require voter approval in November. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

I’m all for lowering the appraisal cap. BUT you need to know that one benefit of the 3.5% property tax revenue cap on cities and counties is that it effectively means that regardless of your appraisal your taxes shouldn’t go up more than 3.5% unless voters approve it. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Texas needs answers to skilled worker shortage. House Bill 4296 does that by helping high school students get a plumbing license before they graduate. Thanks to @RepMattSchaefer for his leadership. #txlege — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

SB2 effectively caps appraisals below 5%. It caps school revenue increases at 2.5% & cities & counties at 3.5%. Because the most your school property tax revenue can increase is 2.5%, if your appraisal goes up 10% then schools must cut your property tax rate by about 7.5%. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

We were SO PROUD to host the National Champion Baylor Lady Bears at the Capitol and to recognize the acclaim they have brought to their school and state. #SicEm — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

TX House Ways & Means Committee just passed out a great bill that lowers your school property tax rates by more than 15%. It dedicates 100% of a penny increase in sales tax to cutting your property taxes. This is on top of the bill limiting local government raising your taxes. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

ICE is Cracking Down on 'Fake Families' Using Children as 'Pawns' at Border. I can’t believe some people say the border is not an emergency issue. Texas is about to spend almost a billion dollars in state money to do the federal government’s job. #txlege https://t.co/tJCZevSSlo — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

As severe weather moves into North Texas the state is taking every precaution including pre-positioning helicopters & boats to assist local officials with potential search & rescue operations. I urge all residents to heed warnings from local officials. https://t.co/ueaKRck5vk — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

White House asks Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency spending for border. Congress better step up and fund this. https://t.co/j9SPxHOiTc — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

RT @TPPF: “TX is on the verge of realizing meaningful tax reform. Homeowners + businesses have labored under a broken property tax system t… — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Great visit. Point well taken. It may be hard but the more we work in it the closer we all get to seeing how all the pieces fit together to provide meaningful and lasting property tax relief. We’ll get er done. — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Monica's Law will save the lives & protect the safety of countless women. Thanks to Representative Brooks Landgraf of Odessa on leading the effort to pass the law. I look forward to signing it. @BrooksLandgraf #txlege https://t.co/JlSnWUyZbh — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Congratulations to Speaker Bonnen, Chairman Burrows & Texas House on passing SB2 to limit the ability of taxing authorities to raise your property taxes. We’re one step closer to property tax relief in Texas. ⁦@RepDennisBonnen⁩ ⁦@Burrows4TX⁩ #txlege https://t.co/gtXxEwcRy4 — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

RT @DrewSpringer: Proud to vote for SB2 w/@DrGregBonnen. Thanks for all the hard work of Chairman @Burrows4TX and the support of Gov @GregA… — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Jordanian pleads guilty in Texas to illegally smuggling Yemen immigrants into the United States. Thanks to the U.S. Attorney for cracking down on these illegal immigrations schemes. https://t.co/4q0Ah8WoHN — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

RT @Burrows4TX: With @GregAbbott_TX on the floor ahead of today’s vote on HB2; I’m very grateful for his support and counsel #txlege https:… — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Thanks to the @TXGOPCaucus for the opportunity to visit with you about property tax reform and passing SB2. Thanks for addressing the needs of your constituents and our state. You are taking an important step to reform a broken & costly property tax system. #txlege — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

@ICE shifts resources to address crisis at Texas border to investigate human smuggling operations & the use of fraudulent documents to create fake families seeking to exploit U.S. immigration laws. The federal government is increasing border security. https://t.co/sIDHdxBDwp — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

We gathered before dawn this morning to celebrate the Texas Prayer Breakfast. God Bless Texas. https://t.co/H0KikvVNrh — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Property taxes are on the agenda tomorrow in the Texas House. Call your Representative and thank them for supporting property tax reform. #txlege https://t.co/o7O5VpsXmR — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

Great idea. It’s a strategy we are working on. If you like it tweet your Texas House & Senate member to support it. #txlege — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

It’s a great time to be a Texan. Our employment rate has never been better. #txlege https://t.co/Qyn05iaR7Y — PolitiTweet.org

Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX

The Justice Department filed criminal charges against a Massachusetts judge and a former court officer for allegedly helping an illegal immigrant avoid arrest. This reckless & illegal conduct must be prosecuted wherever it occurs. https://t.co/ETaFOHacEZ — PolitiTweet.org