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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.
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special ...
Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises
Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...
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 ...
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 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., ...
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 ...
Texas flooding live updates: 110 dead in Texas, 161 missing in Kerr County
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state remains in a search and rescue posture hours after devastating flooding tore through central Texas. He said two state search and rescue teams ...