Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference in the State Capitol in Austin on Aug. 15, 2025. Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Gov. Greg Abbott will ask Texas voters to elect him for a fourth term in 2026 as he seeks to break the state’s record as its longest-serving governor.

The Republican governor announced his decision Sunday at a golf course in Houston.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.