Wayne Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Governor of Texas since 2015
Born
November 13, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
judge, lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in Wichita Falls
1957
Born in Wichita Falls (1957-11-13)
2002
PositionTexas Attorney General (2002–2015)
2015
PositionGovernor of Texas
Present
Age ~69
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.
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Who is Wayne Abbott?+
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,
What does the name Wayne mean?+
The name Wayne means "A surname originating as an occupation.. Etymology: An occupational surname for a cartwright, wagon. Cf. wain.". It is of English origin.
When was Wayne Abbott born?+
Wayne Abbott was born on November 13, 1957.
Name Meaning
A surname originating as an occupation.. Etymology: An occupational surname for a cartwright, wagon. Cf. wain.
The name Wayne is of English origin, meaning "A surname originating as an occupation.. Etymology: An occupational surname for a cartwright, wagon. Cf. wain.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wayne — November 13, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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