Texas governor visits Mexico

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is in Mexico this weekend.

Abbott traveled to Mexico City Saturday for his first international trip as governor.

He is scheduled to meet with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and other Mexican officials.

Abbott and Pena Nieto will discuss the economic relationship between Texas and Mexico.

“I look forward to continuing my discussions with Mexican officials to improve bilateral relations, expand our long-standing trade partnership and ultimately create more economic prosperity on both sides of the border,” Abbott said.

He is expected to be in Mexico until Tuesday.