# Greg Abbott is telling on himself

> The governor of our state started calling members into his office one by one and threatening to veto all the bills of any member who votes for this amendment, threatened to make their primary elections, quote, a bloodbath.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 31, 2026  
**Tags:** Greg Abbott, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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The governor of our state started calling members into his office one by one and threatening to veto all the bills of any member who votes for this amendment, threatened to make their primary elections, quote, a bloodbath.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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