Gov. Greg Abbott will ask Texas voters to elect him for a fourth term in 2026 as he seeks to break the state’s record as its longest-serving governor.
The Republican governor announced his decision Sunday at a golf course in Houston.
Texas Gov. Abbott Runs for Record 4th Term
The governor vowed to boost public education and fight to keep Texas free and prosperous.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference in the State Capitol in Austin on Aug. 15, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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