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Abbott, Texas and the flooding

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 22h

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.

USA TODAY · 20h

Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

CNN on MSN · 1d

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 that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Latest on the catastrophic floods in central Texas

CBS News on MSN · 9h

Gov. Greg Abbott vows to find "every missing person" as death toll in Central Texas floods tops 100

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.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Central Texas flood death toll at least 120 with hundreds missing

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday ordered state legislators to convene a special session on Monday as the death toll rose to at least 120 people and 172 reported missing in Fourth of July flooding in the Hill Country.

The latest on the catastrophic floods in central Texas

The death toll from a devastating flash flood in several Texas counties continues to rise. Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 109 people have died and more than 161 are still unaccounted for, five days after the event.

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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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Abbott instructs state lawmakers to take up congressional map redistricting in Texas special session

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which ...

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Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response

In the wake of the deadly floods, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that looking into who is to blame is “the word choice ...

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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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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.

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Greg Abbott Rebukes Question About 'Blame' As 161 Missing After Texas Flood

Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said ...

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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 ...

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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., ...

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