Greg Abbott

For example, if a car rental company charges $100 a day for a mid-sized rental car to a family in read more

For example, if a car rental company charges $100 a day for a mid-sized rental car to a family in need, this amounts to exorbitant pricing and that company will answer for it.

The purpose (of the meetings) is to re-establish an environment dedicated to caring for the people you serve, the sick read more

The purpose (of the meetings) is to re-establish an environment dedicated to caring for the people you serve, the sick and afflicted, ... (It) is not to provide a forum to fight about the past, substantiate or disprove allegations made in both directions or continue the same destructive path that has led to the involvement of my office.

Price-gouging consumers for essential goods and services by uncaring businesses during this major storm will result in quick action by read more

Price-gouging consumers for essential goods and services by uncaring businesses during this major storm will result in quick action by my office because people could be in dire need and suffering,

We saw a tremendous outpouring of goodwill in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but we also know that con artists read more

We saw a tremendous outpouring of goodwill in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but we also know that con artists will take every opportunity to exploit and profit from those who have experienced great loss,

The vast majority of Texas businesses faithfully follow the law but consumers should also be aware that disasters are a read more

The vast majority of Texas businesses faithfully follow the law but consumers should also be aware that disasters are a prime opportunity for unscrupulous businesses to inflate prices or commit fraud,