The governor is Texas’ chief executive, with a hand in everything from enforcing laws to setting budget priorities and responding to crises. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they come from.

H-1B visas allow skilled foreign professionals in specialized occupations — mainly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — to work in the U.S.

According to demographic data from the polling website, age patterns show Hinojosa leading among 18- to 34-year-olds at 51% and 35- to 44-year-olds at 46%, but dropping to 36% among voters aged 55+, with 47% remaining unsure.

In a packed dining room in an El Paso restaurant, supporters of Democratic frontrunner for Texas governor candidate Gina Hinojosa listened attentively as she bolstered a blue wave in the state.

Here is who is running for Texas governor in 2026.

Gov. Greg Abbott once again stepped up his tightening control of foreign workers in Texas by calling for an investigation into worker visas. Abbott directed all Texas state agencies and universities Tuesday, Jan. 27, to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of the current H-1B visa program use.

"Texas taxpayers invest billions to train our workforce," Gov. Greg Abbott wrote on X. "Those jobs should go to Texans."

Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency ahead of severe winter weather expected to affect most of the state.

Four Democratic candidates are running for Texas lieutenant governor—the second-in-command to the governor—in the upcoming March 3 primary election.

The lieutenant governor’s office is often described as the most powerful in Texas government. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and where they stand.