Republican lawmaker suggests Abbott strip governor's emergency powers before Hinojosa takes office
Less than 24 hours after Democrat Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect of Texas, some Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to limit the office's powers before he leaves it.
Less than 24 hours after Democrat Gina Hinojosa became governor-elect of Texas, some Republican lawmakers are calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to limit the office's powers before he leaves it.
President Trump claims Abbott lost Texas governor race because he became a 'RINO'
President Donald Trump took to social media to comment on the midterm election results after Democrats won multiple races in Texas.
President Donald Trump took to social media to comment on the midterm election results after Democrats won multiple races in Texas.
Election 2026: Greg Abbott vs Gina Hinojosa
In the race for Texas governor, this year is expected to be the toughest challenge yet for Republican Greg Abbott. He is looking to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, who has been neck-and-neck with the incumbent in the polls. Here is the latest at 5 p.m.
In the race for Texas governor, this year is expected to be the toughest challenge yet for Republican Greg Abbott. He is looking to defend his seat against Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa, who has been neck-and-neck with the incumbent in the polls. Here is the latest at 5 p.m.
5 statewide races that could shape Texas on Tuesday night
Texans head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a number of statewide and local races.
Texans head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in a number of statewide and local races.
Hinojosa edges past Abbott in latest Texas governor race poll
The race for Texas governor has tightened during the lead up to the election, according to the latest poll.
The race for Texas governor has tightened during the lead up to the election, according to the latest poll.
Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
Texas deploys emergency teams as heavy rain, flash floods threaten state
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected across parts of Texas beginning on Thursday.
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding expected across parts of Texas beginning on Thursday.
Abbott holds slim edge over Hinojosa in latest Texas governor poll
Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the latest poll from Emerson College.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa in the latest poll from Emerson College.
Abbott’s advantage narrows as Hinojosa gains ground in latest poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a slight lead over his November opponent, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, in the latest poll from Texas Public Opinion Research released Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has a slight lead over his November opponent, Democrat Gina Hinojosa, in the latest poll from Texas Public Opinion Research released Friday.
Gina Hinojosa sues Gov. Greg Abbott over communications with Elon Musk
Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is seeking access to unredacted communications between Gov. Abbott's office and Elon Musk.
Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa is seeking access to unredacted communications between Gov. Abbott's office and Elon Musk.
2026 Election: James Talarico, Ken Paxton tour Texas in final push
Early voting is now underway and the major candidates at the top of the ballot are not easing into a final push.
Early voting is now underway and the major candidates at the top of the ballot are not easing into a final push.
Abbott and Hinojosa cast ballots
Monday, Oct. 19, was the first day of voting, and the candidates for Texas governor cast their ballots while taking political shots at each other.
Monday, Oct. 19, was the first day of voting, and the candidates for Texas governor cast their ballots while taking political shots at each other.
2026 Election: Texas governor candidates cast ballots
Monday, Oct. 19, was the first day of voting, and the candidates for Texas governor cast their ballots while taking political shots at each other.
Monday, Oct. 19, was the first day of voting, and the candidates for Texas governor cast their ballots while taking political shots at each other.
Abbott hosts Texas vs Florida tailgate
Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a special tailgate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Governor's Mansion. This is taking place ahead of the big game: Texas vs Florida.
Gov. Greg Abbott hosted a special tailgate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Governor's Mansion. This is taking place ahead of the big game: Texas vs Florida.
Texas governor's race: Greg Abbott misses debate against Gina Hinojosa
A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on.
A callout for Gov. Greg Abbott to take part in a morning debate became a no-show, but the show for Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa went on.
Gina Hinojosa challenges Greg Abbott’s data center policies during Dallas press conference
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa joined North Texas residents in Dallas to critique data center expansion and call for strict legislative guardrails.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa joined North Texas residents in Dallas to critique data center expansion and call for strict legislative guardrails.
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Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll.
Federal gov. pays Texas back for border security expenses
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday there has been a "slight uptick" in activity along the southern border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday there has been a "slight uptick" in activity along the southern border.
Texas weather: State prepares for heavy rainfall, flooding threats
A large portion of the state is facing heavy rainfall and flooding threats later in the week.
A large portion of the state is facing heavy rainfall and flooding threats later in the week.