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Texas, Greg Abbott and Special Session

Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2d

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 and creeks.

The New York Times · 2d

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 after devastating floods in Texas.

1st focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 2d

Gov. Abbott wants an investigation into Texas flooding - but with a caveat

Gov. Greg Abbott made clear he expects the Texas Legislature to investigate every aspect of the flooding in the Texas Hill Country - with a big exception.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 20h

Gov. Abbott: First focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked President Donald Trump. He said the president responded quickly and saved lives.

Yahoo · 20h

Abbott secures federal aid for more Texas counties impacted by the floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that additional counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration following the recent flooding in Texas, with FEMA providing Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs to aid affected Texans.

Texas, Trump and FEMA

Jefferson Public Radio · 1h

Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

Reuters · 23h

Trump's Texas visit highlights an us-vs-them approach to disasters

Trump praised Republican Governor Greg Abbott and other local officials for their "incredible" response to the flooding in Texas but criticized elected Democrats in California when wildfires devastated Los Angeles in January.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

More Texas counties eligible for FEMA aid after Trump grants request for disaster status

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the federal declaration Friday after formally requesting it for the Austin-area counties Thursday afternoon.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Texas flooding death toll rises; Kerrville overwhelmed by generosity: Updates

Search crews continued the grueling task of recovering the missing as more potential flash flooding threatened Texas Hill ...

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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

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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 ...

'That's the word choice of losers': TX Gov Abbott on who is to blame for flood response

Texas Governor Abbott faces questions about the response to the flood that has claimed over 100 deaths.

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