A TRUE GRIT GOVERNOR

New Texas governor, Greg Abbott, gets his chance to write Texas history his way, reflecting on the Lone Star State's past and redefining its future as he becomes our 48th governor since statehood.

Abbott, age 57, has a personal story of pain, sacrifice and determination like few others in American history.

Paralyzed from the waist down at age 26, Abbott not only continued his Houston law office career, but also won judgeships and eventually statewide office. As an American governor with disabilities, he is already an inspiration to thousands and will bring new hope to Texans every day.

Abbot's governing style will not include knee-jerk decisions. He is more deliberative and wants to hear the case for all sides before passing judgment.

He must deal with possible expansion of Medicare health care benefits, school finance and policies, illegal immigration and Texas' transportation needs. Abbot must face all this and more. Along the way he must inspire Texans to do the most they can with the abilities God has given them.

We don't know much yet about how he will govern. But we do know he will not give up.

Quote for the day: Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.