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See Gov. Abbott pitch Texans his affordability plan in Lubbock

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Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 11:56 a.m. ET
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled his campaign plan to address affordability concerns ahead of the November election. Abbott visited Lubbock, Texas , touting a plan that would affect Texans' property taxes, the cost of higher education, protection from data-center costs, and more, as recent polling shows the governor's race is tightening.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled his campaign plan to address affordability concerns ahead of the November election.
Abbott visited Lubbock, Texas, touting a plan that would affect Texans' property taxes, the cost of higher education, protection from data-center costs, and more, as recent polling shows the governor's race is tightening.
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(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Gov. Greg Abbott and state House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, host a news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, Gov. Greg Abbott and state House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, host a news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at his news conference on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas where he pitched Texans his affordability agenda as part of his reelection campaign. He is set to face Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa on Nov. 3 in the governor's election.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at his news conference on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas where he pitched Texans his affordability agenda as part of his reelection campaign. He is set to face Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa on Nov. 3 in the governor's election.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
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(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks with Gov. Greg Abbott listen's at the governor's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks with Gov. Greg Abbott listen's at the governor's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, speaks at Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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Tom Sell, Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Sell is set to face Democratic challenger Kyle Rable in the Nov. 3 election for the seat.
Tom Sell, Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Sell is set to face Democratic challenger Kyle Rable in the Nov. 3 election for the seat.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at his news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He spoke on his agenda to lower the cost of health care, auto and home insurance.
Mateo Rosiles/ USA TODAY Network
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, and state House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, and state House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
Mateo Rosiles/ USA TODAY Network
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at his news conference on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas where he pitched Texans his affordability agenda as part of his reelection campaign. He is set to face Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa on Nov. 3 in the governor's election.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at his news conference on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas where he pitched Texans his affordability agenda as part of his reelection campaign. He is set to face Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa on Nov. 3 in the governor's election.
Mateo Rosiles/ USA TODAY Network
Tom Sell, Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Sell is set to face Democratic challenger Kyle Rable in the Nov. 3 election for the seat.
Tom Sell, Republican candidate for Texas' 19th Congressional District, attends Gov. Greg Abbott's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Sell is set to face Democratic challenger Kyle Rable in the Nov. 3 election for the seat.
Mateo Rosiles/ USA TODAY Network
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks with Gov. Greg Abbott listen's at the governor's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
(Left) Texas state Sen. Charles Perry, R-Lubbock, speaks with Gov. Greg Abbott listen's at the governor's news conference on affordability on Sept. 4, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas.
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