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Abbott claimed a public school principal quit because students no longer said the Pledge of Allegiance. State law has required its recitation since 2017.

Here's why the Texas governor, who helped make border security a top issue in the 2024 election cycle, is heading back to ...

His comments received applause from attendees, including state and business leaders along with his supporters.