Texas, Greg Abbott and Flash flood
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The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
Texas offers Disaster Unemployment Assistance to those affected by severe storms and flooding as per Governor Abbott's declaration.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his official proclamation announcing a special legislative session. Texas lawmakers will be back in Austin starting on July 21. The session, which originally looked like it would focus on regulating THC,
The governor’s rambling response at a press conference is a disturbing warning for anyone who loves a Texan, or the game of football.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNKerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of floodingKerrville’s mayor said he was unaware of any help sent by the state to his community ahead of the flood, a day after Gov. Greg Abbott said the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place two days before a flood tore through the Hill Country.