Supporters of Texas Gov. On Sept. 30, the first and only Texas governor debate gave incumbent Greg Abbott (R) and the Democrat who wants to replace him, Robert Beto ORourke, the chance to make their respective cases for why they should lead the Lone Star State. While recent polls have shown O'Rourke trailing Abbott by around 7 points, this still could be the closest Texas governor's race in years. Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke, candidates for governor, debated on immigration, abortion, gun control, school safety and more. Greg Abbott watch his debate with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto ORourke, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) Beto ORourke and Gov. TRUE, but needs context. Texas governors debate: Abbott, ORourke split on abortion, power grid, guns by: Nexstar Media Wire , Russell Falcon Posted: Sep 30, 2022 / 04:29 PM EDT GOP Texas Gov. Beto ORourke gets his lone shot at debating incumbent Texas governor Greg Abbott on Friday. Supporters of Texas Gov. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke went head-to-head Friday night in the only sscheduled debate of the 2022 Texas gubernatorial race. I'll be live-tweeting the debate once things get going. No audience allowed. EDINBURG, Texas (Border Report) Border security and immigration issues dominated the Texas gubernatorial debate on Friday night between Republican Gov. EDINBURG Republican Gov. Incumbent Greg Abbott defeated seven other candidates in the Republican primary election for governor of Texas on March 1, 2022. Greg Abbott said Friday night that Texas would send busloads of migrants who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to more cities and Democrat challenger Beto ORourke pledged tighter gun laws as parents whose children were killed in the Uvalde school shooting stood outside an auditorium hosting the only debate before November's However, Texas is the 2nd most populous state. AUSTIN (KXAN) Central Texans can watch the governor candidate debate between Gov. EDINBURG, Texas (AP) Republican Gov. On Friday evening, New York City mayor press secretary Fabien Levy tweeted a screenshot of an email the citys director of federal affairs sent Aug. 1, 2022 to a member of Gov. He was re-elected in 2018. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and political newcomer, Debra Medina. Texas, on Sept. 30, 2022 (Nexstar Photo) A report published last week by El Paso Matters found more than 38,000 people have been released by the El Paso Border Patrol Sector into the region since July 1. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after his debate with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. The most recent and complete FBI data (2020) shows Texas has more rapes than any other state with 13,509. Last weeks debate in the race for Texas governor between Gov. Texas governors debate: Abbott, ORourke split on abortion, power grid, guns by: Nexstar Media Wire , Russell Falcon Posted: Sep 30, 2022 / 01:28 PM PDT He won the Republican primary against U.S. The governor will show that ORourke is too extreme for Texas, said Republican political consultant Matt Langston, who in 2018 was part of the group that consulted on Cruzs Senate campaign. Republican Texas Gov. On Friday evening, New York City mayor press secretary Fabien Levy tweeted a screenshot of an email the citys director of federal affairs sent Aug. 1, 2022 to a member of Gov. Greg Abbott debate in Edinburg. Greg Abbott speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Aug. 4, 2022. Abbott said during the debate that he hadnt been contacted by New York Mayor Eric Adams related to migrants coming from Texas. KSAT 12 will broadcast and livestream the debate between Gov. Greg Abbott watch his debate with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. Three candidatesAbbott, Don Huffines, and Allen West received the most media attention. The 2010 Texas gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, to elect the Governor of Texas.Incumbent Republican Governor Rick Perry ran successfully for election to a third consecutive term. Abbotts campaign responded to ORourkes announcement Thursday by appearing to confirm that the Sept. 30 debate is the only one the governor will do. Abbott said during the debate that he hadnt been contacted by New York Mayor Eric Adams related to migrants coming from Texas. If you adjust for pop., Texas ranks 15th. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke face off in a gubernatorial debate as the November elections near. Texas Gov. @BetoORourke says Texas leads the nation in rape offenses. By PAUL J. WEBER Associated Press EDINBURG, Texas (AP) Parents of some of the 19 children killed in the Uvalde school massacre are calling for tougher gun laws in Texas as Republican Gov. I'll be live-tweeting the debate once things get going. Texas governors debate: Abbott, ORourke split on abortion, power grid, guns by: Nexstar Media Wire , Russell Falcon Posted: Sep 30, 2022 / 01:28 PM PDT The top two candidates for Texas governor volleyed in their first debate Friday night over questions about some of the most pressing issues for the state, with Gov. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) The former mayor of Houston, Bill White, won the FILE - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott addresses supporters after his debate with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in McAllen, Texas. The debate takes place at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The debate danced through a variety of issues, including economic development, the candidates opposing views on abortion and the New York City migrant crisis fueled by GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott aiming to maintain h Last Updated: Sept. 30, 2022 at 1:04 p.m. He served on the Texas Supreme Court for five years and three terms, totaling 12 years, as the state attorney general before being elected governor in 2014. We're 10 minutes out from the start of the only scheduled debate between Texas gubernatorial candidates Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke. Texas governors debate: Abbott, ORourke split on abortion, power grid, guns by: Nexstar Media Wire , Russell Falcon Posted: Sep 30, 2022 / 04:29 PM EDT Texas Gov. We're 10 minutes out from the start of the only scheduled debate between Texas gubernatorial candidates Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke. Reuters' Joseph Ax and Julia Harte wrote, "Abbott is facing at least two credible Republican rivals for the first time in his tenure," referring to Huffines and West. It was a fast-paced affair, with the moderators peppering each candidate with questions they had 60 seconds to answer and 30 to Greg Abbott (R) and Beto ORourke (D) in Spanish Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. on the CW Austin and on kxan.com. Cheryl Mercedes (@CMercedesKHOU) October 1, 2022