Greg Abbott

The current Governor of Texas’ political career started with a tragic accident in 1984. Abbott was jogging during a thunderstorm when an oak tree fell on him. He was hospitalized for months and has used a wheelchair ever since.

Though the recovery was grueling, and he struggled with despair, Abbott emerged from his accident motivated and determined, eventually moving on to serve on the Texas Supreme Court and as the Attorney General of Texas. He was elected Governor of Texas in 2014.