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Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session
Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session ...
Texas floods, THC and redistricting top Greg Abbott's special session call
The governor directed lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional boundaries, an effort President Donald Trump has been ...
Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session for Texas floods, redistricting and THC
Abbott’s lengthy agenda for the Texas Legislature includes unfinished business, such as eliminating the STAAR test, and ...
Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response to special session agenda
In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers ...
Rep. Doggett fires back at Gov. Abbott’s comments about Texas flood
Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) pushed back against a football analogy made by Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday, saying the catastrophic ...
Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims
Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas ...
Abbott announces redistricting will be included in Texas special session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced on Wednesday that redistricting will be included in a legislative special session slated ...
Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods
Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., ...