Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee for governor Gina Hinojosa.

Credit: Texas / Aiden Gonzalez and Makayla Perez The outcome of Texas' gubernatorial race will determine the future of testing, school district takeovers and who oversees public education for nearly 5. 5 million children.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, diverge in their perspectives on how state leaders should oversee public schools.