Greg Abbott is given the coronavirus vaccine in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 22, 2020. AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine Tuesday as a way to encourage other Texans to do the same. “It’s that easy,” Abbott said after getting the shot in his left arm. “We want to encourage people to get the vaccine by showing how easy it is.”Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of State Health Services, also received the vaccine.