Gov. Greg Abbott held a rally in Harlingen on Tuesday with Republican State House Rep. Janie Lopez, who is running for re-election in District 37. Democrat Oziel Ochoa Jr. is challenging Lopez. Abbott discussed job growth, property tax cuts, and criticized his Democratic gubernatorial challenger.
Abbott said his property tax reduction plan would lower taxes by $3,000 per household and cut property tax bills in half by eliminating school property taxes.[1]
Property tax reduction per household$3,0001Who pays or receives it: Households
Who's involved
Greg AbbottTexas governor, candidate for re-election
Janie LopezRepublican State House Rep., District 37, candidate for re-election
Oziel Ochoa Jr.Democrat challenging Lopez in District 37
Gina HinojosaDemocratic gubernatorial candidate, opponent to Abbott
James TalaricoMentioned for comparison to Hinojosa
The facts
Gov. Abbott visited Harlingen on Tuesday at Smoke: Texas BBQ and Watering Hole.1
The rally featured Republican State House Rep. Janie Lopez, running for District 37.1
Democrat Oziel Ochoa Jr. is challenging Lopez in District 37.1
Abbott said more than 2.5 million jobs have been added under his watch as governor.1
District 37 covers part of Cameron and Willacy counties.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Gov. Abbott He wants to take an axe to property taxes.1
Gov. Abbott It is the state's responsibility to fund education, not homesteads.1
Gov. Abbott Gina Hinojosa is more radical than James Talarico.1
Gov. Abbott Hinojosa is the most radical member of the Texas House.1
Where the sources disagree
Abbott's lead over Hinojosa Abbott leading by 2 points within 3.8 percent margin of error per Univision poll [1]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Gov. Abbott rallies in Harlingen with State Rep. Janie Lopez
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