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Texas 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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Texas Gov. Abbott Runs for Record 4th Term
Gov. Greg Abbott will ask Texas voters to elect him for a fourth term in 2026 as he seeks to break the state’s record as its longest-serving governor. The Republican governor announced his decision Sunday at a golf course in Houston. With several legislative wins under his belt, the governor promised to keep the spirit of Texas alive by focusing on freedom, affordability, better education, and lower property taxes. “We will win this election,” h…
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