I just found out that Abbott is running for his third term as governor of Texas, and honestly, the guy has impressive political power. What surprises me the most is discovering how many times a governor can be re-elected in Texas because it turns out there is technically no limit. Nothing like what happens in other states or with the presidency.

In the Texas Constitution, there is no restriction on re-elections. So as long as he wins the elections and meets the basic requirements, a governor can keep running indefinitely. Abbott has already served three terms since 2014, and nothing in the constitution prevents him from attempting a fourth if he wants.

The interesting thing is that how many times a governor can be re-elected in Texas depends more on the voters than on the law. Unlike the federal presidency, which has that two-term limit, here in Texas, the system is completely different. Abbott's current term ends in 2027 when his successor takes over, but the question is whether he will continue seeking re-elections or if he will already consider retiring.