Greg Abbott sustained second- and third-degree burns last week while on vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. | AP Photo Texas Gov. Abbott will skip GOP convention

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will not attend the Republican National Convention because he is still recovering from severe burns, the governor's office confirmed Tuesday.

Abbott, who has been in a wheelchair since 1984, sustained second- and third-degree burns last week while on vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He was burned by hot water on both feet and legs below the knees.


A spokesman told POLITICO the governor was still recovering from the injuries and would not be able to travel to Cleveland where the convention begins Monday.

Abbott is the latest of many high-profile Republicans who will not be attending the convention, although many other leaders have decided not to attend because of Donald Trump's nomination.