Know this, that’s the word choice of losers.” He continued, in part: “Let me explain one thing about Texas.” He then starts to bring up football at a time when families are in pain from losing a loved one. Every square inch of our state cares about ...

Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding, calling efforts to assign blame "the word choice of losers" and likening the ongoing disaster to a football game.