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Andrew White, the son of a former Texas governor, stated he’s contemplating a problem to Gov. Greg Abbott’s reelection bid subsequent yr.
“It’s time for a change,” White, 53, wrote Tuesday afternoon on X. “Gov Abbott’s tradition battle is failing our colleges, hospitals and infrastructure. Our leaders’ incompetence led to my son virtually dying within the 4th of July flood. That is private for me, like it’s for thus many different Texans. We’d like leaders who work to stop tragedies, not simply present up after.”
It’s time for a change. Gov Abbott’s tradition battle is failing our colleges, hospitals and infrastructure.
Our leaders’ incompetence led to my son virtually dying within the 4th of July flood. That is private for me, like it’s for thus many different Texans.
We’d like leaders who work to…
— Andrew White (@andrewwhite4tx) September 16, 2025
White, a Houston-area businessman, beforehand ran for governor in 2018 however misplaced within the Democratic main runoff to Lupe Valdez. Abbott defeated Valdez that yr within the normal election to win a second time period as governor.
White is the son of the late Gov. Mark White, who served from 1983-87.
The Houston Chronicle reported that White has filed preliminary paperwork to run, together with submitting marketing campaign treasurer varieties.
He stated he expects to decide subsequent week.
