Gov. Greg Abbott met with religious leaders in the state as part of the 75th National Day of Prayer.
The annual breakfast on Friday, May 1, was an opportunity for Abbott to proclaim the date as the official Texas Day of Prayer. The proclamation encourages all Texans of faith to unite in prayer, “acknowledge God’s glory, find strength in His promises, and express gratitude for the many blessings He has given us,” his office said in a Friday news release.
“Wherever two or more gather in His name, God is with us,” Abbott said. “God is with us today as we celebrate the National Day of Prayer here in Texas and across the United States of America. God hears us. God ensures that through his almighty hand and his almighty Grace, he’s saving us each and every day as we live.”
With over 500 faith leaders and Texans present, Abbott emphasized the power of prayer and encouraged Texans to remain faithful “in all circumstances and to know that God will guard them,” he said.
Abbott also called on the crowd to pray for the men and women in law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty.
Gina Hinojosa calls for end of corruption on ‘May Day’
Democratic candidate for Texas governor Gina Hinojosa called for the end of the corruption she claims is rampant in Texas under Gov. Greg Abbott.
On Friday, May 1, International Workers Day, Hinojosa noted Texas families are worse under Abbott and what she has called his “corruption tax” that families pay to make his donors wealthy.
“Texas is a global economic powerhouse, and its hardworking families who built that power. Whether it’s the nurses pulling double shifts, the teachers grading papers at midnight, or the electricians working to build new infrastructure, Texans deserve a governor who makes their lives easier, not harder,” she said in a statement on Friday.
She also contended she was the single representative who defeated the anti-worker bill to end prevailing wage in Texas in supporting Davis Bacon and stood on the picket line with Unite Here in 2025.
Currently, her endorsements include Texas AFL-CIO COPE, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, Texas American Federation of Teachers, Texas State Teachers Association, LiUNA Southwest Laborers District Council, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 286, to name just those in the labor sector.
“For decades, a good-paying union job was the pathway to the American Dream, but the corruption of Greg Abbott and the donors he works for took that dream from us. As governor, I’ll fight to build a state where Texans can afford to dream again,” she said.
Important dates for 2026 Texas election
The last day to register to vote for the General Election is Oct. 5, either online, by mail, or in person.
Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30. The absentee ballot request deadline is Oct. 23, by mail or Oct. 19, in person. The absentee ballot return deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 3, by mail or in person on Election Day.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Kristian Jaime is the Top Story Reporter for the El Paso Times and is reachable at Kjaime@elpasotimes.com.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Gov. Greg Abbott focuses on day of prayer, Gina Hinojosa promotes labor
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