Cecilia Abbott is the first lady of Texas and the wife of American politician, lawyer, and the current governor of Texas, Gregory Wayne Abbott.
Before becoming the first lady of Texas, Cecilia Abbott was a teacher, vice-principal, and principal at several Catholic schools across Texas.
As a prolific animal lover, Cecilia has nurtured numerous dogs into their late teens.
She has raised a variety of pets, including a Nubian goat named Petunia and the Abbott family’s current dog, Pancake.
Date of Birth
Cecilia Abbott was born on 13th November 1959 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Age
She is 61 years old.
Real Name | Cecilia Phalen Abbott |
Birth Date | 13 November 1959 |
Age (as of 2021) | 61 Years |
Birth Place | San Antonio, Texas, United States of America |
Nationality | American |
Profession | First Lady of Texas |
Religion | Christianity |
Sun sign | Scorpio |
Education
Cecilia had her college education at the University of Texas at Austin.
She later obtained three degrees from the University of St. Thomas in Houston: a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Education, and a Master’s degree in Theology.
Career
As an educationist, Cecilia spent her career while being a respectful principal in schools.
She was a principal at various catholic schools in Texas. From 1996 to 2001, she served as the principal of Cathedral School of Saint Mary in Austin.
Later, she worked in the healthcare industry and was appointed as the managing director of community relations.
Throughout her life, she was involved in various career boards and industries or even organizations.
Abbott took the position of the first lady of Texas on 20th January 2015 and is also the first Hispanic first lady of Texas.
Family
Cecilia is a proud mother to her daughter, Audrey, and a devoted wife to her husband of 39 years, the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott.
With her husband¹s election as Governor, Cecilia made history by becoming the first Hispanic First Lady of Texas.
Net worth
Abbott’s net worth has been growing significantly since the year 2019. In 2020, she had a net worth of $1 million – $5 million.