Greg Abbott

Greg Abbott is leading Hinojosa by 2.4 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Abbott a 65% chance to win.

Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American politician, attorney, and jurist serving since 2015 as the 48th Governor of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2002 to 2015 as the 50th attorney general of Texas and from 1996 to 2001 as a justice of the Texas Supreme Court. As of 2026, Abbott is the longest-serving incumbent governor in the United States.

Education: University of Texas at Austin, Duncanville High School, Vanderbilt University Law School

Property Tax Reform

Let voters decide via constitutional amendment to eliminate school district property taxes on homeowners.

“Under Governor Abbott's plan, voters will have the right to decide - through a constitutional amendment - to eliminate school district property taxes on homeowners.” Source

Housing Costs

Cut red tape, allow third-party inspections, and require faster occupancy determinations to lower homebuilding costs.

“Governor Abbott’s plan will: (1) allow builders to use third-party inspections immediately (2) require local authorities to make an occupancy determination within 10 days (3) withhold sales tax if cities don’t follow the law.” Source

Healthcare Costs

Cap monthly co-pays at $25 for inhalers and epinephrine to lower out-of-pocket costs.

“Governor Abbott will ensure that life-saving medications remain accessible and affordable for all by capping monthly co-pays at $25 for inhalers and epinephrine.” Source

Insurance Costs

Create a $400 million roof fortification program to lower home insurance premiums.

“Governor Abbott will lower the cost of home insurance by establishing a $400 million Texas roof fortification program.” Source

Energy Costs

Open city electric utility monopolies to retail competition to lower electricity bills.

“Governor Abbott’s plan will allow Texans to choose their electricity provider by opening city monopolies to retail electric competition.” Source

Public Safety

Deny bail to illegal immigrants arrested for violent felonies while awaiting trial.

“Governor Abbott's plan is simple: illegal immigrants arrested for violent felonies must be denied bail and held behind bars while awaiting trail.” Source

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Is Greg Abbott leading in the polls?

Greg Abbott is leading Hinojosa by 2.4 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Texas Governor race, at 49.7% (updated Nov 11, 2026).

What are Greg Abbott's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Greg Abbott a 65% chance of winning the Texas Governor race.

What party is Greg Abbott?

Greg Abbott is a Republican, Governor of Texas since 2015.