Texas Governor
Greg Abbott (R) vs. Pat Dixon (I) vs. Gina Hinojosa (D). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Greg Abbott
Who they are
In their words: “Greg Abbott is fighting for Texas families and Texas values, by creating jobs and defending our constitutional rights and freedoms.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- OVERHAUL THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM
- CONTROL SPENDING AND TAX RATES
- LOWER HOUSING COSTS
- LOWERING CAR INSURANCE COSTS
- LOWERING HOME INSURANCE COSTS
What they've done
Who funds them
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Pat Dixon
Who they are
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Gina Hinojosa
Who they are
In their words: “Gina Hinojosa has spent her life advocating for Texas families and kids. From advocating for workers, challenging the status quo, to taking on corrupt politicians – Gina has always put Texas families first.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Save Texas Public Schools
- Stop School Takeovers +
- Stop School Takeovers +
- Educator Leading the TEA +
- Educator Leading the TEA +
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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FAST-TRACK HOMEBUILDING: CUT RED TAPE, CUT COSTS Permitting and inspection delays extend homebuilding timelines and increase the cost of construction. In fact, unnecessary regulations add thousands of dollars to the cost of a single-family home.source
ELIMINATE SCHOOL PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS Despite record property tax relief provided by the state, local government tax increases have wiped out billions in savings for homeowners. More must be done to rein in out-of-control property taxes.source
As Governor, Gina will direct the legislature to deliver a bill to her desk to issue one-time $1,500 refund checks to every household in Texas. Greg Abbott has hoarded $27 billion in taxpayer money into the Rainy Day Fund – money that belongs to Texans – while families struggle to pay their bills.source
As Governor, Gina will fight to make sure every Texas child has quality healthcare, hold profiteering healthcare companies accountable by banning bad-faith denials, and strengthen our rural hospital system so rural Texans can get the care they need fast.source
PRIORITIZE FUNDING FOR CLASSROOMS, NOT BUREAUCRATS Texas has made historic investments in public education, including $90 billion last session. Those dollars should be prioritized in the classroom - for students and teachers - not excessive bureaucracy and administrative bloat.source
There can be no American Dream without strong public schools. That’s why public education is enshrined in the Texas Constitution: “A general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to…source
As Governor, Gina will preserve homeownership for Texans by stopping private equity firms from buying up housing. Homeownership is a tenet of the American Dream, and it’s slipping away from Texas families.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Greg Abbott (Republican) is the incumbent. The race is rated leaning Republican. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Texas Secretary of State, 2026 general election ballot certification.