Governor Greg Abbott says he is accepting an invitation for a debate, hosted and broadcast by Nexstar Media Group.
Challenger Beto O’Rourke has not yet confirmed whether he will participate, but in return, challenged Gov. Abbott to three town-hall style debates.
If they both agree on a time and date, the candidates will debate on the campus of the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg.
KXAN will broadcast the debate, along with other Nexstar stations across Texas.
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