Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is seeking a fourth term in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Democrat Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon, according to the state’s certified candidate list.

A Republican first elected in 2014, Abbott has served as governor since 2015. He previously served as Texas attorney general and a Texas Supreme Court justice, according to his official biography.

Property taxes and household costs

Abbott’s campaign platform calls for eliminating school property taxes on homesteads through a constitutional amendment. He also proposes appraisals once every five years and a 3% appraisal-growth cap.

Those changes would require legislative action, and a constitutional amendment would need voter approval. The campaign’s projected savings are estimates. Eliminating a school-tax revenue source would also require decisions about replacement funding; a governor could not change homeowners’ bills alone.

The 2023 property-tax package expanded exemptions and compressed school tax rates. It also established a temporary 20% annual appraisal-growth limit for qualifying non-homestead property, limiting increases in assessed value, according to the Texas comptroller.

Education

Abbott supports education savings accounts that can help eligible families pay approved education expenses outside traditional public schools. Texas authorized $1 billion for the program, according to the state’s program website. Eligibility, award amounts and available funding determine what an individual family receives.

Water, housing and healthcare

The state’s water-funding framework provides for up to $1 billion annually for 20 years beginning Sept. 1, 2027, subject to revenue conditions. The Texas Water Development Board explains the funding structure.

Abbott’s current campaign proposals also include reducing housing regulations, a roof-strengthening grant initiative and $25 copay limits for inhalers and epinephrine. Their implementation would depend on the legislation, appropriations and insurance rules ultimately adopted.

Border security and the governor’s role

Abbott supports continued state border enforcement. Texas can fund state personnel and operations, but federal authorities administer immigration removal proceedings.

For local residents, the clearest potential effects involve property taxes, school choices, insurance costs and infrastructure. The campaign proposals do not establish a guaranteed household saving or a specific local project award.

Source note: This profile draws on public campaign materials, state election records and state program documents. Campaign proposals are distinguished from enacted policy.

The Prosper-Celina Journal did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.