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.

Abbott entered 2026 with a staggering $105,737,180 cash on hand. The latest total contributions to the campaign sit at $45,343,474, with $44,067,462 in expenditures, according to data compiled by Transparency USA, a nonpartisan website that tracks public donations to candidates.

On March 3, voters in the primary election will decide who will be the Republican candidate in the race for Texas governor. Eleven Republicans are seeking the nomination.

Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while his leading Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential winter weather impacts expected across the state beginning Thursday.

Twenty-four candidates have filed to run for governor of Texas, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking his fourth term.

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The declaration is to make sure resources are available to communities that need them.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties ahead of the winter storm approaching the state. On Thursday morning, he and other leaders spoke with the media about how the state has prepared for the storm and what residents should know.