What Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa say about the tight polls in the Texas Governor's race as early voting is set to begin

October 18, 2026 / 6:00 AM CDT / CBS Texas.

Few, if any, expected the Texas Governor's race to become as close as the polls now indicate.

Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking a fourth term, faces Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, who has gained momentum during the past month.