Hinojosa, Abbott make campaign stops as early voting begins

SAN ANTONIO — Texas’ candidates for governor pushed supporters to the polls Monday as early voting began for the Nov. 3 election.

Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa brought her statewide “One Fight” get-out-the-vote tour to Hangar 9 at Brooks on San Antonio’s South Side. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott campaigned at Old Texas Brewing Co. in Fort Worth as part of his “Let’s Roll” tour.

Hinojosa’s campaign has focused on public education and helping Texans manage the cost of living.

She has proposed a one-time $1,500 payment to every Texas household, funded through the state’s rainy day fund. Her campaign estimates the proposal would cost $17 billion. It would require legislative approval.

Abbott, meanwhile, promoted his economic record and affordability agenda, including property tax relief, while urging voters to support Republicans throughout the ballot.

“This is so important to me, and I know it’s important to you. That’s why this is my first campaign stop on Get Out the Vote effort,” Abbott told supporters in Fort Worth.

“Together we’re going to keep Tarrant County red. We’re going to keep Texas red. And we are going to keep Texas, Texas.”

Abbott also encouraged supporters who had already voted to contact friends and family and remind them to cast their ballots.

Early voting continues through Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. Voters can find polling locations, hours and sample ballots on the Bexar County Elections website.