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Greg Abbott: “The attorney general has the authority that I used when I…”

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'I'm Just Going To Repeat To You From What I've Heard': Abbott Weighs In On El Paso Airport Closure

Published | Video Starts at 00:51

And here's what, in a way, you use the right word when you talk about audit. And here's the deal. If, if they're not following the rules with regard to nonprofit organizations, they need to be audited. The attorney general has the authority that I used when I was attorney general to go through the books and files and records of everything that any hospital or any nonprofit has to make sure they are full and full compliance. And if they're not, they should be stripped of their nonprofit status. But let me get back to your question, because now we're getting off topic. And your question was about El Paso. (00:51–01:05)

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Asserts that the attorney general has the authority to audit hospitals and nonprofits for compliance.

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