It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation.

The contest features Christi Craddick, Kelly Hancock and Don Huffines. The comptroller oversees the state's new $1B voucher program.

Here are latest polling numbers for Greg Abbott in the 2026 Texas governor’s race. Gina Hinojosa doing well with younger Democrats.

Abbott is 68 years old and was born Nov. 13, 1957. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. When he was 12 years-old, Abbott's family moved to Duncanville, Texas, his campaign website said. Abbott has served as Texas' governor since 2014 and is seeking his fourth term in the 2026 midterm election.

The new task force comes after an October study found the number of domestic violence killings increased 34% between 2023 and 2024 in Harris County.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remained supportive of ICE, but said the Trump administration needs "to recalibrate" its approach.

Texas labor unions continued to strongly support Republican incumbent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, as the Teamsters officially backed his reelection bid. Teamsters Joint Council 58 and Joint Council 80, which represent 40,000 rank-and-file Teamsters across Texas, endorsed Abbott on Thursday, Feb. 5.

Douglas Killian told the governor the Houston-area school district "has nothing to hide" after Abbott demanded that Cy-Fair ISD sever its ties with the Houston Islamic Games, which are slated to be held in the fall.

The governor told Attorney General Ken Paxton that the organization is "masquerading" as a nonprofit, and that only he has the power to police it.

The remarks by Abbott, who is running for reelection, come amid a national debate over public safety and constitutional liberties at protests.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.