Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke, left, and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. (Credit: The Texas Tribune)

Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he has agreed to debate Democratic opponent Beto O’Rourke on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley.

O’Rourke said he would debate Abbott in the Valley but did not commit to the Sept. 30 debate. Without ruling it out entirely, he also called for three “town hall-style debates.”