PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Greg Abbott: “I am making bail reform an emergency item this session.”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

Watch on YouTube

LIVE Texas Governor Greg Abbott delivers 2025 State of the State address

Published | Video Starts at 16:17

Lawmakers must choose support the safety of the citizens they represent or the criminals who kill them. Thanks to Senator Huffman and Representative Spiller, this legislation will save lives. I am making bail reform an emergency item this session. Another safety issue that must be addressed is the increasing problem that we face in the state caused by squatters. Private property rights are a cornerstone of our values and our legal system. (16:17–16:23)

CLAIM

Declares bail reform as an emergency legislative item.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Greg Abbott

Discover more from

Greg Abbott

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.