Abbott's Settlement and Legal Hypocrisy | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Governor Greg Abbott marked 42 years since the tree accident that left him paralyzed, celebrating resilience and faith while boasting of his “spine of steel” to lead Texas — but what he didn’t mention was the massive lifetime settlement he won from the homeowner and tree service. That legal win, now under the spotlight, contrasts sharply with his past role as Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice, where he championed laws making it harder for injured Texans to sue — laws critics say he personally helped block. His former attorney confirmed today’s settlements are nearly impossible to…