Texas Governor Abbott will not promote policies to help children

Echo opinion letter published in the Houston Chronicle:
Governor Abbott of Texas is a political hypocrite.  

He claims to be a practicing Roman Catholic but is ignorant about the teachings of Jesus.  

In a move that underscores misplaced priorities, Gov. (Greg) Abbott of Texas once again demonstrated a concerning inconsistency in his approach to governance. 

Recently, Abbott rejected federal aid grants aimed at supporting the education and welfare of Texas children, all while doubling down on restrictive abortion policies. This decision reflects a troubling pattern of neglecting the needs of vulnerable Texans while prioritizing divisive political agendas.

At a time when many families are grappling with economic hardship exacerbated by low wages, such callous disregard for the wellbeing of children is unconscionable. Seems like he only wants to protect the unborn, but once they are here, he wants nothing to do with them!

Abbott is more invested in advancing the ideological agenda of West Texas billionaires than in serving the best interests of the people he was elected to represent. Abbott and state lawmakers must reassess their priorities and refocus their efforts on addressing the real challenges facing Texas families. Stop wasting time and resources on divisive and harmful policies. Prioritize investments in education, health care and social services that will uplift communities and create a brighter future for all Texans. Anything less is a disservice to the people of Texas and a betrayal of the principles of good governance.

Texas Governor Abbott is among the hypocritical Republicans that want to eliminate a woman's right to choose reproductive health care but refuses to support pro-child policies. Abbott and his Republican extremist colleagues are using Texas tax money to fight immigration but refuse to support education or womens access to reproductive health care.

From P. J. Bailey, Missouri City in Texas