Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are campaigning for the governor's office with different policy approaches. Abbott is seeking a record fourth term, while Hinojosa, an Austin state representative and civil rights attorney, campaigns to unseat him.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 19, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets
Taxes and money
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Campaign funds on hand, Abbott reporting period July 1 - Sept. 24$18.2 million2
Campaign funds on hand, Hinojosa reporting period July 1 - Sept. 24$4 million2
Economic Stabilization Fund balance as of November 2025$24.8 billion2
Proposed payment to Texas families from Rainy Day Fund, Hinojosa proposal$1,5002
Coming up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Texas gubernatorial election between Abbott and Hinojosa (Statewide)2
Who's involved
Greg AbbottRepublican governor seeking reelection
Gina HinojosaDemocratic challenger, Austin state representative and civil rights attorney
Texas voters approved a constitutional ban on state income tax in 2019.2
A 2019 constitutional amendment banning state income tax was proposed; Hinojosa voted against the ban.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Greg Abbott Abbott campaigns on property tax relief, border security and expanding school choice.2
Gina Hinojosa Hinojosa centers campaign on public school funding, affordability and government accountability.2
Greg Abbott Abbott wants school districts to direct at least 70% of their funding toward classroom instruction.2
Greg Abbott Abbott proposes limiting classroom use of laptops and tablets while emphasizing books, handwriting and teacher-led instruction.2
Greg Abbott Abbott supports tougher criminal penalties for teachers convicted of abusing children.2
Greg Abbott Abbott has proposed tuition discounts for students taking summer courses at four-year Texas universities.2
Where the sources disagree
Whether Hinojosa supports a state income tax Abbott accused Hinojosa of supporting state income tax [2]; Hinojosa says she opposes state income tax [2]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Gina Hinojosa Has Managed to Make Greg Abbott’s Reelection Bid a Real Race
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Republican Mark Keough is running for a third term as Montgomery County judge against Democratic challenger James Graf in the Nov. 3 general election. Keough, who took office in 2019, said he wants to continue building on his accomplishments. Graf pledged to serve just one term and focus on long-term financial planning.
$$480 million for road bond
Mark Keough, Republican candidate for Montgomery County judge, incumbent serving third term; James Graf, Democratic challenger for Montgomery County judge
Country band The Chicks invited Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on stage during their concert at San Antonio's Majestic Theater on Saturday, October 19, 2026. Talarico praised the band as an example of "Texas excellence."
The Chicks, Country band performing concert; James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Natalie Maines, Frontwoman of The Chicks and 1 more
Pamphlets falsely marketed as coming from the Texas Transgender Student Union were mailed to families across Texas during early voting. An LLC with that name was formed in Wyoming in early September, with a Houston post office box listed. The real Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT) denied involvement and said the mailers do not represent the organization.
Texas Transgender Student Union, LLC formed in Wyoming; company behind the false mailers; Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT), Advocacy group impersonated by the mailers; denied involvement
Senator Bernie Sanders held a rally in Houston on Tuesday on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa did not attend the event.
Bernie Sanders, Independent Senator from Vermont; James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial nominee and 3 more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held campaign events in Fort Worth on October 19 and Beaumont on October 20, urging voters to support Republican candidates ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election.
Greg Abbott, Texas Governor, Republican candidate for reelection; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic candidate for Texas Governor; Ray Callas, Republican nominee for Texas House District 21
Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton held campaign rallies in Fort Worth, Texas on the first day of early voting in the U.S. Senate race. Both candidates focused on Tarrant County, a key battleground county.
$more than $31 million for fundraising total for Lone Star Rising PAC
James Talarico, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate; Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
Democrat James Talarico launched his statewide "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" campaign tour with rallies in North Texas, starting with a Sunday rally in Plano followed by stops in Denton and Fort Worth. The tour includes 20 scheduled stops across Texas ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Republican opponent; Candace Valenzuela, Denton County commissioner candidate who spoke at UNT rally and 4 more
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are campaigning in the Houston area as part of their campaigns for Texas U.S. Senate, with Paxton making two stops on Oct. 20 and Talarico scheduled to appear Oct. 21. Early voting for the Nov. 3 election began Oct. 19 and continues through Oct. 30.
Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General; James Talarico, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, state representative; Bernie Sanders, Independent senator from Vermont, appeared at rally supporting Talarico and 3 more