Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has earned a reputation as a fundraising behemoth during his years in office, but he has now reached new territory. The latest campaign finance reports show Abbott with a whopping $105.7 million in his campaign coffers, after he raised more than $22 million in the second half of 2025. Conversely, Abbott's likely Democrat opponent, State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, reports raising $1.3 million since launching her campaign last fall.
It was just last month when Abbott was bragging about having $90 million in his bank account, but now he has surpassed the $100 million barrier. And he's expected to share the wealth this year. "This state is big, and there are lots of people who want money," says Bill Miller, political consultant with HillCo Partners. "A hundred million does sound like a lot of money, and it certainly is for one candidate, but if he starts spreading it around the state it won't last long...and that's one of the reasons he's raised so much, because he knows if he opens up his checkbook it will be gone pretty quickly."
Abbott has particularly targeted Harris County, the state's largest county and a longtime Democrat stronghold. He previously pledged to spend at least $25 million to turn Harris County "dark red." Now, he may pledge even more to that effort. The governor will also be spending on his own campaign, including his statewide push for property tax reform, which he has made the centerpiece of his reelection effort. Abbott already used his political weight to spearhead the school choice effort during the last two legislative sessions...and now he has added more money behind his bully pulpit.
"Expect him to be talking about the issues, spending money on the issues. the candidates, and the party," says Miller. "He is in play in a major way across Texas politics, and that is what 100 million will do every time."
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