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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches 2026 re-election campaign

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his re-election bid for a fourth term in 2026, aiming to become the state's longest-serving governor while emphasizing continued economic growth and conservative ... Read More

Greg Abbott announces reelection campaign for record fourth term as Texas governor

Gov. Greg Abbott formally announced his fourth gubernatorial run in Houston on Sunday. The incumbent Republican, who currently has around $87 million in his campaign war chest, will face two opponents ... Read More

Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced ... Read More

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launches new app to mobilize Republican voters ahead of 2026 election

Doug Myers is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. A longtime journalist, Doug has worked for four newspapers in Texas and Louisiana and for three television stations in Texas. He has also spent ... Read More

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces run for fourth term, touts property tax plan, economy, policies

Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Sunday evening that he is running for a fourth term as governor of the Lone Star State. Read More

Abbott sets special election in May for empty Texas Senate seat

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Abbott sets special election in May for Houston area’s empty Texas Senate seat

Members of the Texas Senate convene during the 89th regular session of the Texas Legislature in Austin on Feb. 5, 2025. Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday announced a special election in May to fill the ... Read More