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Abbott touts housing, insurance and tax proposals during Socorro reelection campaign stop
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Daniel Perez , as published by El Paso Matters
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He spoke to a crowd of around 50 people in a model home, thanking builders for their work on affordable housing.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Socorro, visiting a housing development to discuss his plans for affordability in the state. He spoke to a crowd of around 50 people in a model home, thanking builders for their work on affordable housing. Abbott's campaign promises include making home ownership and other expenses more affordable for residents.
He mentioned plans to cut property taxes and lower insurance costs. Further details on Abbott's proposals are available from the source, including information on his "Keep Texas Affordable" reelection campaign tour.
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Category: government Published: August 6, 2026 Source: El Paso Matters Reading time: 1 min
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