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Cecilia Abbott is an American politician who served as the 48th Governor of Texas from 2015 to 2019. She was the first female governor of Texas and the first Hispanic woman to serve as governor of any U.S. state. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Abbott graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in communications. She began her career as a public school teacher and later worked as a lawyer in private practice. She was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1990 and served until 1993. She was the first Hispanic woman to serve in the Texas House. In 2002, Abbott was elected Texas Attorney General, becoming the first Hispanic woman to serve in that position. She was re-elected in 2006 and 2010. In 2014, Abbott was elected Governor of Texas, defeating Democratic candidate Wendy Davis. As of 2021, Cecilia Abbott's net worth is estimated to be $3 million. She has earned her wealth through her career as a politician and lawyer. She has also earned income from her investments and other business ventures.

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Her husband is Greg Abbott (m. 1981)

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Abbott has been a principal at various Catholic schools in Texas, most recently she served as principal of Cathedral School of Saint Mary in Austin between the years of 1996 and 2001. She later worked in the healthcare industry as a Managing Director of Community Relations for a senior adult healthcare company. Throughout her life she has served far various different boards and organizations. Abbott took the position of First of Lady of Texas on January 20, 2015, succeeding Anita Thigpen Perry. Abbott is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas. Abbott is a Republican.

Cecilia Phalen Abbott (born November 13, 1959) is the First Lady of Texas. She is the wife of Greg Abbott, and is the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.

Cecilia Phalen was born on November 13, 1959. She was the granddaughter of Mexican American immigrants. Abbott was raised in San Antonio, Texas by her parents, who were both educators, and she had 3 siblings. Abbott graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. She then attended University of Texas at Austin, where she met her future husband Greg Abbott. She later attended University of St. Thomas where she received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, a master's degree in Education, and a master's degree in Theology. She married Greg Abbott in 1981, they have one adopted daughter Audrey. The Abbott family currently lives in the Texas Governors Mansion in Austin, Texas. Additionally, their pet dog, Pancake, in known as the First Dog of Texas, and the First Puppy of Texas, named Peaches.