Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas since 2015. Lost re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027.
Governor of TexasBorn 1957Lawyer
- In office
- 11 yrs
- Since 2015
- Last margin
- −7.1
- Lost 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET
Governing with the legislature
Party control of each branch at the start of each year, with seats held. Divided government in 1 of 9 years. The Governor changes to Democratic control in 2027. The House of Representatives changes to Democratic control in 2027.
| Branch | 2010 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 | 2018 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D |
| State Senate | R 19–12 | R 19–12 | R 20–11 | R 20–11 | R 18–13 | R 18–13 | R 19–12 | R 20–11 | R 19–12 |
| House of Representatives | R 99–51 | R 95–55 | R 98–52 | R 95–55 | R 83–67 | R 83–67 | R 86–64 | R 89–61 | D |
- As elected, not yet seated
Source: 99chambers state government history (Klarner, MEDSL, results archive)
Bills signed and vetoed
Each session’s bills that reached Abbott’s desk.
- 89th Legislature (2025)1,355 · 26 vetoed
- 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)31 · 1 vetoed
- Signed
- Vetoed in full
- Partial (line-item) vetoes count as signed.
Notable vetoes
- SB 18 · Relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for certain dams or… · vetoed Sep 2025
- SB 2501 · Relating to selection of an attorney by an indigent parent as attorney ad litem for the parent in certain suits affecting the parent-child… · vetoed Jun 2025
- SB 1838 · Relating to the appointment of attorneys ad litem and the compensation of certain attorneys ad litem in suits affecting the parent-child… · vetoed Jun 2025
- SB 1937 · Relating to the testing of evidence containing biological materials in capital cases. · vetoed Jun 2025
- SB 3 · Relating to the regulation of products derived from hemp, including consumable hemp products and the hemp-derived cannabinoids contained… · vetoed Jun 2025
Source: Open States bills and actionsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
In office
- Term
- 3rd term as governor of Texas
- Term limit
- None in Texas
Career
Offices held, and every time Abbott was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Statewide races are measured against the state’s presidential vote in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | State | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Texas Governor | Lost | D+7.1 | R+13.9 | −21.0 |
| 2022 | Governor of Texas | Won | R+10.9 | — | — |
| 2018 | Governor of Texas | Won | R+13.3 | — | — |
| 2014 | Governor of Texas | Won | R+20.7 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Texas Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
How we know Abbott
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Wikidata Q5605224
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:25 AM ET