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Texas governor stands by comments made to artists pulling out of SXSW festival

Greg Abbott was in London on Wednesday to sign an agreement with the UK on closer trade co-operation with Texas

Texas governor stands by comments made to artists pulling out of SXSW festival — The governor of Texas Greg Abbott (James Manning/PA)

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024 - 15:55

Ellie Ng, PA

The governor of Texas has stood by comments telling artists pulling out of an Austin festival over US Army sponsorship not to come back.

Greg Abbott was in London on Wednesday to sign an agreement with the UK on closer trade co-operation with Texas.

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