Timeline of mass shootings during Abbott's tenure

*MAGAt Republican Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott. Credit: Joe Raedle / Getty*

At least seven mass shootings have occurred in Texas during Greg Abbott’s tenure as governor, including the Allen mall shooting.

Why it matters: During his eight years in office, Abbott has denounced the actions of the gunmen, offered prayers, and increased funding for mental health resources. He has also signed several bills that expanded gun rights.

By the numbers: Texas had more firearm deaths than any other state in 2021, but not the highest rate per 100,000 people, according to the most recent CDC data.

There were 4,613 deaths from guns in Texas in 2021, a rate of 15.6 deaths per 100,000 people.
California, which has a larger population, had the second most gun deaths. There were 3,576 — a rate of nine deaths per 100,000 people.

Yes, but: The majority of U.S. gun deaths were suicide, per a Pew Research Center analysis.

Of note: Mass shootings are typically defined as occurring in a public place.