Texas governor poll: Gov. Greg Abbott extends lead over Beto O'Rourke

With just 50 days until the November 8 election Gov. Greg Abbott extended his lead to nine percentage points over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to a new poll released Monday.

Abbott accused O'Rourke of wanting to defund the police; O'Rourke says claims are false

The two candidates for Texas governor address the issue of funding for police departments while at campaign stops Wednesday. Gov. Greg Abbott called Beto O'Rourke's approach to defund the police extraordinarily dangerous. O'Rourke accused the governor of using scare tactics.

Beto O'Rourke holds Texas Rally for Abortion Rights in Houston

Thousands of residents gathered at Discovery Green, where Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke held a Rally for Abortion Rights.

Beto vs Abbott: Primary voting just starting, but observers looking ahead to fall matchup

Abbott, running for another term as governor, built up a bankroll of money before O’Rourke even entered the race last November and the likely Democratic nominee unlikely to catchup financially.

2022 Texas Governor election: Democratic, Republican candidate guide

Thirteen candidates will be on the ballot in the March primary, with eight Republicans and five Democrats vying for their party's nomination.

Beto O’Rourke criticizes Greg Abbott over power grid while campaigning in North Texas

Democratic candidate for governor, Beto O'Rourke, is making campaign stops in North Texas. He is hoping Texans are still angry about the power outages that happened last year.

Beto O’Rourke raises $7.2 million in 46 days; Greg Abbott gets $18.9 million in six months

The figures confirm what has long been considered the case: O'Rourke is a strong fundraiser, but he is up against a juggernaut in Abbott, at least when it comes to the money the governor has saved up.

Beto O’Rourke holds campaign kickoff event in Dallas

Beto O’Rourke was in Dallas Sunday as he tours the state kicking off his campaign for Texas governor.

Democrat Beto O'Rourke running for Texas governor in 2022

Former Texas congressman and failed senate and presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke is running for governor. The El Paso Democrat kicked off his campaign Monday morning.

Poll shows Greg Abbott with 9-point lead over Beto O'Rourke in potential matchup

As we head into the final stretch of the year, political eyes are set on 2022 and the race for governor in Texas. A new poll on the Texas governor's race shows incumbent Republican Greg Abbott with a strong lead over potential Democrat candidate Beto O'Rourke in a potential matchup.

Poll: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval drops below 50 percent

54 percent of Texans say the state is on the wrong track, with 44 percent saying it’s on the right track. Among independents, a group that historically has swung toward the GOP in Texas elections, just 33 percent say the state is on the right track.

Report: Beto O'Rourke preparing bid for Texas governor

Former Texas Congressman Beto O'Rourke is reportedly preparing to run for governor of Texas in 2022