Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a stop in Corpus Christi just a day before early voting starts for primary elections in the state.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott visited Corpus Christi on Monday evening to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Texas Independence Dinner, where he spoke on conservative policy priorities and election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The event, held at the remodeled Ortiz Center, brought together members of the local Republican Party chapter and included discussions on issues such as school choice, gender participation in sports and voting laws.

Abbott emphasized Texas’ election laws, including voter identification requirements, as a model for election security nationwide.

Nueces County Judge Connie Scott was also in attendance and received recognition from Abbott during the event.

The governor’s remarks come as early voting begins Tuesday across Texas.

Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, with hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Next week, polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Feb. 23 through Feb. 27.

Texas law requires voters to present an approved form of identification to cast a ballot in person.

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