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Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced renewed backlash for remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott's disability.
The controversy centers on Crockett's past jab about Abbott's paralysis and a newer comment calling him 'uniquely disabled'.
Abbott posted on X acknowledging his disability and his role, prompting criticism of Crockett's remarks.
Crockett had previously referred to Abbott with a 'Hot Wheels' nickname during a 2025 incident.
Crockett asserted Abbott 'became wealthy after legislation allowed him to sue' after a tree incident.
Fox News reports Crockett claimed Abbott was wealthy after legislation enabled him to sue.
The dispute reflects broader debates over the use of disability language in political satire.
Crockett's office did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the latest remarks.
The divergence over remarks highlights ongoing tensions between Crawford- or Crockett-aligned Democrats and conservatives in Texas politics.
The incident references Abbott’s paralysis from a 2015 tree-fall, which Crockett tied to legislation she implied aided him.

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Governor Abbott announced over $2.4 million in JET grants for 10 North Texas schools to expand career and technical education.
The funding, totaling $2,401,082, is provided through the JET program to expand hands‑on training.
Officials say the grants will train more than 3,000 students for high‑demand careers in North Texas.
Recipients include multiple districts and colleges, such as Anna ISD and Dallas College.
The awards were presented during a ceremony at Dallas College Garland Center with state and local leaders.
JET grants help startups and expansions in workforce training financed by the Texas Legislature.
The grants aim to equip schools with tools for hands-on training across high-demand fields.
State leaders expect the funding to strengthen North Texas' workforce pipeline.
The funding targets 10 schools across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.
The focus areas include aircraft mechanics, nursing, welding and commercial trucking.

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