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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 ...
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 ...
Texas flooding live updates: 95 dead in Kerr County, at least 120 dead in the state
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls on Texas to buy sirens for flood-prone counties
Gov. Greg Abbott seems likely to add the issue to the agenda, telling reporters that legislators would have the opportunity ...
At least 24 people are dead in catastrophic Texas flooding. Rescue efforts underway
At least 24 people are dead following flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country overnight on Friday, according to officials.
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff starting Thursday to honor those who ...