Hinojosa Challenges Abbott for Texas Governor | Texas News

Texas governor race is heating up as State Rep. Gina Hinojosa closes the gap with Greg Abbott—some polls show them tied within the margin of error. Hinojosa is touring the state, rallying voters across the aisle who crave change, especially on crumbling public schools, where over 150 campuses have shuttered. She’s demanding audits to redirect funds to classrooms and pushing Abbott to call a special session for legal protections on data centers. Her economic plan? $1,500 direct payments to Texans, funded by the state’s rainy day fund, plus a push for municipally owned utilities to slash energy costs. She’s also fiercely defending land rights, opposing border wall construction in scenic areas like Big Bend, and vows to use legal power to protect private property. Confident in her campaign’s momentum and her coalition with fellow candidates like James Talarico, Hinojosa says she’s running because she believes she can win—and that Texas is ready for a new direction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5558a71dac26a8cf