WACO, Texas — A new statewide poll shows how Texans are almost split on their decision for Texas governor.
Beto O'Rourke is two points behind Gov. Greg Abbott, with 40 percent for O'Rourke and 42 percent for Abbott.
The Texas Lyceum Poll released asked 926 registered voters whom they would support if the gubernatorial election were held. 18 percent said they haven't decided.
The two candidates have battled it out. Gov. Abbott has made several controversial LGBTQ policies.
Civil rights groups, a clinical psychologist, and the family of a Texas child protection worker sued Gov. Greg Abbott and the state.
Directing @TexasDFPS to conduct prompt & thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being subjected to abusive gender-transitioning procedures.https://t.co/cWqC3AyQCq
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) February 22, 2022
Kelcy Warren, A Dallas pipeline tycoon and top donor of Gov. Greg Abbott, is suing O’Rourke. The Democrat challenger has been vocal about the windfall profits that Warren’s company made after the 2021 winter storm — and his $1 million donations to Abbott afterward.
People of Texas Townhall in Amarillo! https://t.co/51RhaH34Dn
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) March 20, 2022
A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll from February shows Abbott leading O'Rourke by 10 percent but independents favor Abbott over O'Rourke nearly 2 to 1.
