If elected to a fourth term and completed, Abbott would become the longest-serving governor in Texas history<\/p>\n
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin. (Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os\/The Texas Tribune, Ronaldo Bola\u00f1os\/The Texas Tribune)<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2013 Greg Abbott launched his 2026 re-election campaign Sunday evening for a record fourth term as Texas governor.<\/p>\n
If elected and the term is completed, Abbott would become the longest-serving governor in Texas history.<\/p>\n
This story is developing and will be updated.<\/p>\n
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