The 1938 Texas gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1938.
Democratic politician W. Lee O'Daniel defeated Republican nominee Alexander Boynton with 96.84% of the vote.
The Democratic primary election was won by O'Daniel by winning over 50% of the vote, and subsequently avoided a run-off.
The Republican state convention was held at Houston on August 9, 1938. Alexander Boynton, Houston oilman, was nominated for Governor.