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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Cecilia Abbott (left) and her daughter Audrey listen as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (not pictured) announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Cecilia Abbott (left) and her daughter Audrey listen as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (not pictured) announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (left) hugs his mother-in-law Maria de la Luz Segura Phalen as he announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (left) hugs his mother-in-law Maria de la Luz Segura Phalen as he announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

A Texas Gov. Greg Abbott supporter listens as Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

A Texas Gov. Greg Abbott supporter listens as Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia Abbott arrive for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia Abbott arrive for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrives for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrives for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's daughter Audrey introduces her father at an event where he announced his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's daughter Audrey introduces her father at an event where he announced his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

A Texas Gov. Greg Abbott supporter listens as Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

A Texas Gov. Greg Abbott supporter listens as Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia Abbott arrive for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and his wife Cecilia Abbott arrive for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott with his wife Cecilia Abbott arrives for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott with his wife Cecilia Abbott arrives for an event to announce his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

A C-17 aircraft does a touch and go over the runway as Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

A C-17 aircraft does a touch and go over the runway as Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

C-17 aircraft await repair as Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

C-17 aircraft await repair as Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees gathered under a C-17 aircraft in the hangar at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees gathered under a C-17 aircraft in the hangar at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees gathered under a C-17 aircraft in the hangar at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio to talk with a few employees gathered under a C-17 aircraft in the hangar at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stops at Port San Antonio under the fuselage of a C-17 aircarft to talk with a few employees at the Boeing Company's Global Services & Support site on July 14, 2017.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces his bid for re-election Friday July 14, 2017 at Sunset Station.

Abbott says he wants four more years to take on liberals

Gov. Greg Abbott, saying he has kept the promises he made when he launched his first campaign for governor here, returned to the Alamo City on Friday to ask voters to give him four more years so he can take on the liberals trying to make Texas inroads.

To keep Texas the very best state in the United States, Im running for reelection, Abbott told an enthusiastic crowd at The Depot in Sunset Station. Im willing to take on liberals, Im willing to take on Washington, D.C., and Im counting on you to have my back.

Vocal protesters among the crowd were led out of the hall before the governor spoke, introduced by his daughter, Audrey. One heckler briefly interrupted his speech, but was drowned out by supporters chanting Abbotts name.

Abbott said he wants to build on a first term that included tax reductions, education initiatives, an expansion of gun rights, restrictions on abortion and an emphasis on border security.

He touted the controversy-stirring sanctuary cities bill he signed into law this year, and he invoked the memory of slain San Antonio Police Officer Miguel Moreno in citing new police protections.

Abbott talked about his ties to San Antonio, where his wife grew up and where his brother, who served in the Navy, has retired.

Its great to be back in a town where I once waited on tables. Its great to be back in a town where I married my wonderful wife. And it is great to be back in a town where I launched my first campaign for governor, where we went on to win by 20 percentage points, Abbott said.

Among a small group of protesters across the street before the event started was George de la Garza, a retired architect holding a sign that said, No Sanctuary 4 Abbott.

He doesnt look out for the disenfranchised, for the minorities and the poor, said de la Garza, of San Antonio. We have to say, San Antonio is not a sanctuary for you.

Protester Rebecca Flores, 74, also referred to the sanctuary cities law, which includes a provision to ensure law officers can ask people who are detained about their immigration status.

I'm worried that the color of my skin will prompt police officers to ask me about my papers, she said, adding that the law will divide our community and it won't keep us safe. Even today, (immigrants) are staying away from clinics ... They're hiring people to go to the grocery stores just to buy groceries for them. We are creating a divided community where people are afraid to know who's living near.

Abbott supporters also were passionate.

Hes been a good leader, pointing the state in the right direction, said Ford Bible, 73, of San Antonio.

Gerardo Jerry Garcia, 45, of San Antonio, said Abbott has great ideas about making the state strong economically while serving a diverse population and said he shares the governors Catholic faith.

I will say that I invite all my fellow Hispanics and Catholics to support someone who's done great things for this state, he said.

Earlier in the day, Abbott toured the Boeing global services and support site, one of the largest military aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities in the world.

Forrest Milburn contributed to this report

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