IncumbentGreg Abbott Republican
General election
incumbent governor (2015–present)
- Gina Hinojosa Democrat
state representative from the 49th district (2017–present)
Independents:
Primaries
Democratic primary
state representative from the 49th district (2017–present)
former U.S. representative for Texas's 25th congressional district (2003–2005), nominee for governor in 2006, candidate for mayor of Houston in 2001 and 2015, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020
education and gun safety advocate
Also on the ballot:
Bobby Cole 5.1%- Jose Navarro Balbuena 3.0%
- Carlton W. Hart 2.9%
- Zach Vance 2.7%
- Faizan Syed
Republican primary
incumbent governor (2015–present)
former Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army Special Forces
member of the Texas State Board of Education from the 14th district (2023–present)
candidate in 2025 San Antonio mayoral election