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Days after Texas floods
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Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which heavily favor Republicans. The governor called a special session for state lawmakers to address the matter,
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As search efforts entered their fifth day in the devastating Central Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to find "every single missing person," stressing that the mission will not end until all victims are accounted for amid a death toll that has surpassed 100.
The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an investigation into possible failures surrounding the readiness for and response to the deadly floods that swept through his state last weekend.
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Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.
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.
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.
Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said Tuesday.
Greg Abbott is directing lawmakers returning to Austin this month to improve early warning systems and emergency communication in flood-prone areas and redraw the state's congressional districts in an effort to bolster Republicans in the midterms.
The governor’s rambling response at a press conference is a disturbing warning for anyone who loves a Texan, or the game of football.