Governor Greg Abbott was seriously burned in 2016 after an accident involving scalding hot water while he was vacationing in Wyoming, and he later returned to Texas after treatment. More recently, his office has continued issuing routine press releases and public appearances, so there is no sign from the available information that he has “gone missing” or that something new and dramatic has happened to him.

Quick Scoop

The phrase “what happened to Governor Abbott” most likely refers to the old injury story that still gets resurfaced online: he suffered extensive second- and third-degree burns on his legs and feet in July 2016, then was released from the hospital after treatment.

What the record shows

  • In July 2016, Abbott’s office said he was burned by hot water while in Wyoming and needed hospital care.
  • He was later released after several days of burn treatment.
  • Texas state releases show he remains active in office with ongoing public announcements and events.

If you meant something else

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