After backing out of a statewide televised debate with Democrat Wendy Davis that was set to air live on WFAA, Abbott accepted an invitation from KERA, NBC 5/KXAS-TV, Telemundo 39 and The Dallas Morning News to participate in a debate on Sept. 30.
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But, Davis spokesman Zac Petkanas issued the following statement on debates:
"There have been reports that the Abbott campaign has 'committed' to another debate, but as we learned today Greg Abbott's commitments don't mean very much. Wendy Davis has already committed the evening of September 30th to a debate on WFAA. The station has asked to have a discussion on Tuesday, September 2nd to discuss options given the recent developments and, as Wendy Davis is someone who honors her commitments, the campaign looks forward to having that discussion."
Both campaigns have agreed to a debate in the Rio Grande Valley on September 19, 6 p.m. that will be seen live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
This debate, taking place in South Texas, is a partnership between the NBC-Owned Telemundo station, KTLM and CBS affiliate, KGBT.
This debate is being distributed to many other television stations across the state to carry live.
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NBC 5 / KXAS-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth, will carry this debate live on Channel 5.2, COZI-TV.
