Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement congratulating Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court:

 

"Congratulations to Justice Amy Coney Barrett on being confirmed as a justice on the United States Supreme Court. Justice Barrett is a tremendous jurist and a person of the highest character who will adhere to the Constitution and faithfully serve the American people.

 

I applaud the Senators who voted to confirm her nomination, and I thank President Trump for nominating Justice Barrett—continuing his excellent record of appointing judges who will uphold the rule of law."