Greg Abbott on Texas's Business Growth, Deregulation, and Reelection Bid

Texas Economy and Small Businesses

• 🎯 Small businesses are the driving force of the Texas economy, representing over 95% of all businesses in the state.
• 📈 Texas has set a new record with over 3 million registered businesses, doubling the number since the governor first took office.

Deregulation and Pro-Business Policies

• ✂️ The state has enacted laws to cut red tape and lower the cost of doing business to help small businesses grow.
• 💰 The personal property tax exemption has been increased from $500 to $125,000.

Texas as a Land of Opportunity

• 🏡 More people born in Texas stay in Texas, and more Americans are choosing Texas as their new home than any other state.
• 💡 Texas is described as a land of opportunity that insists on the rule of law, hard work, high expectations, and values faith, family, and freedom.
• 🧠 The state is positioned as a bastion of common sense against what is called "far-left progressive insanity."

Reelection Announcement

• 🇺🇸 Governor Greg Abbott announced his reelection bid for governor, emphasizing Texas's role as the "heartbeat of this land we call America."
• 🛡️ He pledged to defend the state and lead it into a glorious future.