Incumbent: Greg Abbott (Republican) · Incumbent renominated
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Incumbent governor (2015–present).
State representative from the 49th district (2017–present).
Pat Dixon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned a high school diploma from Archbishop Alter High School and a bachelor's degree in paper science and engineering from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
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Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Health care | |
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| AbbottNo public position found | Hinojosa Lower Healthcare Costs + As Governor, Gina will fight to make sure every Texas child has quality healthcare, hold profiteering healthcare companies accountable by banning bad-faith denials, and strengthen our rural hospital system so rural Texans can get the care they need fast. Original: ginafortexas.com/priority/an-affordable-texas-that-works-for-everyone (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Taxes & spending | |
| Abbott OVERHAUL THE PROPERTY TAX SYSTEM Despite record property tax relief provided by the state, local government tax increases have wiped out billions in savings for homeowners. More must be done to rein in out-of-control property taxes. Original: gregabbott.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) CONTROL SPENDING AND TAX RATES Texas families must live within their means, and local governments must too. The State of Texas has five spending limits, but there are no standardized limits for cities, counties, and other local government entities. Original: gregabbott.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | Hinojosa Cut Property Taxes + Gina knows more and more of our taxpayer dollars go to subsidize global corporations. We can’t afford that. We must end these corporate subsidies and use the savings to cut property taxes, with the end goal of eliminating residential property taxes. Original: ginafortexas.com/priority/an-affordable-texas-that-works-for-everyone (accessed Oct 16, 2026) |
| Housing | |
| Abbott LOWER HOUSING COSTS Permitting and inspection delays extend homebuilding timelines and increase the cost of construction. In fact, unnecessary regulations add thousands of dollars to the cost of a single-family home. Original: gregabbott.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | HinojosaNo public position found |
| Other priorities | |
| Abbott INCREASE SUPPLY Property additions allow homeowners to make better use of their land by allowing them to build additional structures on their own property to meet household needs. However, cities often hinder or outright prohibit their construction through excessive regulations Original: gregabbott.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) CAP CO PAYS AT $25 Common life-saving medications can generate high, recurring out-of-pocket costs for families. Texans shouldn’t have to choose between critical medicines and everyday household essentials. Original: gregabbott.com/policy (accessed Oct 16, 2026) | HinojosaNo public position found |
No public position found
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No congressional voting record for: Greg Abbott, Pat Dixon, Gina Hinojosa. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.