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.

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

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

State officials are taking action as Texas prepares for dangerously cold temperatures and winter precipitation.

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.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares a state of emergency Thursday, covering 134 counties as the state braces for incoming winter weather.

By Courtney Rozen, Alexandra Alper and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Texas will bar its employees from using Shein, Alibaba and TP-Link hardware and software, the governor said in a statement on Monday,

Texas Governor Abbott has urged the state Attorney General to revoke CAIR's nonprofit status, alleging the group sponsors terrorism and pushes radical agendas.

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.