US EditionTexas Gov. Greg Abbott Launches 2026 Re-Election Campaign
- On Sunday, Gov. Greg Abbott launched his campaign for a fourth term in Houston, marking the official Future of Texas announcement.
- A week after Texas voters approved constitutional amendments to reduce property taxes, Abbott unveiled five policy proposals to curb local taxing authorities and require appraisals only once every five years.
- He pointed to recent policy wins including Operation Lone Star’s 2021 multi-agency border effort and the $1 billion school-choice law signed in May 2025.
- Abbott’s bid immediately sets up a high-profile 2026 race as Democrats Andrew White, Gina Hinojosa, and Bobby Cole prepare challenges, while Abbott aims to flip Harris County with major funding.
- Facing a changed political landscape, Abbott has embraced a Trump-aligned approach and accepted $6 million from Pennsylvania GOP megadonor Jeff Yass, while Democrats Andrew White and Gina Hinojosa run for 2026.
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Abbott launches reelection campaign, vowing to protect Texas from ‘far-left progressive insanity’
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 01: Texas Governor Greg Abbott poses on the field prior to the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl between the Texas Longhorns and Arizona State Sun Devils at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 01, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf2:14 PM – Monday, November 10, 2025 Texas GOP Governor Greg Abbott... The post Abbott launches reelection campaign, vowing to protect Texas from ‘far-left progressi…
Governor Abbott Announces Bid for Re-Election in Houston
Unveils Bold Property Tax Reform Plan HOUSTON – Governor Greg Abbott tonight kicked off his 2026 reelection campaign and pledged to win back Harris County and defend the promise of Texas with a bold new property tax reform plan. “Texas is not just another state. It’s our home. Our heritage. Texas is the heartbeat of this land we call America,” said Governor Abbott. “As Texans, we will defend this state with every fiber of our being. We will prot…
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