Abbott's Selective Scolding: Water Crisis Exposes Governor's True Priorities As the Gulf Coast region of Texas teeters on the brink of unprecedented water restrictions, Governor Greg Abbott has been quick to blast Corpus Christi officials for their handling of the crisis.
However, a closer look at the situation reveals a more troubling reality: Abbott's own authority and influence are being quietly wielded in ways that prioritize his own interests over those of the state's residents.
While Abbott has publicly scolded Corpus Christi for its failure to move forward with a desalination plant, another agency under his direct control – the Nueces River Authority (NRA) – is struggling to stay afloat.