Abbott Highlights GOP Wins, Border Measures at CPAC

0:00Texas Governor Greg Abbott kicked off the conservative political action conference in the state by highlighting recent Republican successes. He joined Senator Brian Hughes for a 15-minute talk on public safety, border issues, school choice, and the upcoming U.S. Senate race. Abbott emphasized protecting Texas traditions amid growing urban challenges. He pointed to new state laws on bail reform, increased police funding, school vouchers, and stronger border measures as major wins. Abbott also mentioned policies addressing a proposed Islamic community near Dallas and Texas' own border wall construction. On immigration, he credited the state's program of sending migrants to sanctuary cities nationwide with raising national awareness. Abbott said this effort helped make the issue central to the last presidential election and boosted support for former President Donald Trump. In the Senate race, Abbott stayed neutral between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton ahead of their May runoff. But he sharply criticized Democratic candidate state

1:02representative James Talleriko, calling him extreme. These comments come as avicampains for his own re-election, underscoring Texas' role in national conservative battles. From your city, powered by AI, this is Dallas News today. I'm Cory with the story.