Texas's chief executive. Signs or vetoes bills passed by the Legislature and appoints members of many state boards and agencies. Four-year term.
Listed alphabetically by party. The list comes from the Secretary of State's ballot and news voter guides; votetexas.gov and your county elections office have the official ballot for your address.
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, was interviewed about her campaign. She is running to secure schools and put money in voters' pockets, and is challenging Republican incumbent Greg Abbott.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for Texas governor; Greg Abbott, Republican incumbent governor
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a tailgate Friday evening at the Texas Governor's Mansion before Saturday's football game between Texas and Florida. The event featured remarks from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and UT leaders, and the two governors made a bet on the game's outcome.
1 liter Dr Pepper, 1 gallon Blue Bell ice cream, 1 bottle Garrison Brothers bourbon for wager on football game
Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor; Kevin Eltife, Chairman, University of Texas System Board of Regents and 3 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed onto Vice President JD Vance's Pledge to Protect Americans from Fraud on October 15, 2026, joining 21 other governors in a commitment to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in federal benefit programs.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; JD Vance, Vice President
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas Governor, is scheduled to headline a Get Out the Vote rally in Odessa on October 22. The rally will focus on voter mobilization and volunteer coordination ahead of early voting for the November 3 election.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic nominee for Texas Governor; state representative and former civil rights union lawyer; Greg Abbott, Incumbent Governor of Texas
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Election Day for Texas 2026 midterm elections is set for November 3. Early voting runs October 19-30. The last day to register for early voting was October 5. Voters will choose candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, Congress, state legislature, county offices and school boards, and will vote on propositions and tax measures.
West Oso ISD ad valorem tax rate increase of 8.95% in M&O revenue; Skidmore-Tynan ISD ad valorem tax rate increase of 8.98% in M&O revenue; sales and use tax of 1.25% adoption in an unspecified city location; Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 1 considers local sales and use tax not to exceed 2%.
James Talarico, U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, U.S. Senate candidate; Greg Abbott, Governor candidate and 3 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
El Paso voters will decide two local district court races and a statewide appeals court race in November 2026. The 120th District Court features a Republican incumbent seeking re-election against a Democrat challenger. The 168th District Court seat is vacant. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals will hold its first election since creation in 2023.
$193,000 for base salary for district court judge
Ben Ivey, Republican incumbent, 120th District Court judge; Chris Anchondo, Democrat challenger for 120th District Court; Gov. Greg Abbott, appointed current Fifteenth Court of Appeals justices
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Official record and 1 moreFound via Google News
Democrat Gina Hinojosa appeared at the Governor's Mansion to challenge Governor Abbott to a debate. She brought podiums and sent terms to Abbott for the impromptu debate.
Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate; Governor Abbott, Governor
Reported by 5 outletsFound via Google News
Early voting for Texas's Nov. 3 general election begins Oct. 19 and ends Oct. 30. The ballot includes statewide races for U.S. Senate, governor, and other offices, along with U.S. House, Texas House and Senate, municipal, and referendum races.
$12 million for ad buy by Abbott campaign
Ken Paxton, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate; James Talarico, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, state representative; Greg Abbott, Republican governor seeking fourth term and 1 more
Reported by 26 outletsFound via Google News
Gov. Greg Abbott said he wants the Texas Legislature to enact his data center restrictions into law next year, rejecting Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa's call for quicker action. Hinojosa held a news conference to criticize Abbott's response to data center effects on neighborhoods, electricity, and water supplies.
Abbott called for eliminating sales tax breaks for data centers.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic challenger for governor
Reported by 6 outletsFound via Google News
A University of Texas at Austin poll conducted September 25 to October 5 found Democrats holding narrow leads in most Texas statewide races, within the margin of error. The poll was released October 14.
University of Texas at Austin/Texas Politics Project, conducted poll; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee; Ken Paxton, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and 9 more
Reported by 10 outletsOnly left-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
A leaked audio recording from September 24 captured Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican U.S. Senate nominee, telling donors that Governor Greg Abbott is "struggling" in his reelection campaign against Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Paxton also said Republicans will probably lose some seats in the Texas Legislature.
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate nominee; Greg Abbott, Texas Governor; Gina Hinojosa, Democrat and Abbott's opponent in governor's race and 1 more
Reported by 7 outletsFound via Google News
Campaign contributions and spending for Texas candidates are public records. Search them at the Texas Ethics Commission (state races) or the Federal Election Commission (U.S. Senate and House).