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    Governor of Texas since 2015

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  1. Nov 8, 2022 · Abbott was paralyzed after a lightning strike caused a tree to topple him Credit: AP. Did Governor Abbott win re-election? On January 8, 2022, Texas Governor Abbott announced his decision to run for a third term in office during the year's midterm elections.

  2. Jul 15, 2019 · He was paralyzed from the waist down, with crushed vertebrae, broken ribs and damage to vital organs. Doctors inserted two steel rods near his spine, and he spent months recovering. MOST READ:...

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  3. 22 hours ago · Abbott subsequently began working at a law firm in Houston. Shortly thereafter, in July 1984, he was seriously injured by a falling tree while jogging. The accident left him paralyzed below the waist. A practicing Roman Catholic, Abbott cited his faith for helping him endure a lengthy recovery. He later stated that the “accident broke my back ...

  4. Aug 30, 2017 · In an interview with CBN’s Faith Nation, Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about overcoming adversity in his own life with the help of God. “Almost 30 years ago my life changed when a tree crashed down on my back and left me permanently paralyzed and never able to walk again,” he said.

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  5. www.texasmonthly.com › news-politics › the-overcomerThe Overcomer – Texas Monthly

    The Overcomer Greg Abbott has a funny relationship with fate. On the one hand, it left him paralyzed from the waist down after a bizarre accident in 1984.

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  6. Jul 17, 2019 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered a powerful message on Sunday night, speaking about the tragic accident 35 years ago that left him paralyzed and feeling hopeless. Abbott shared his experience to inspire and implore his followers to “never give up” no matter what challenges they face in life.

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  8. Apr 4, 2016 · AUSTIN (AP) - Gov. Greg Abbott has written a book detailing how he overcame a freak accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down and outlining his plan to "restore the Constitution."...

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