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Texas lawmakers gear up for special session featuring 18 agenda items from Gov. Abbott

Texas lawmakers are entering a special session in 10 days, and Governor Greg Abbott has identified 18 agenda items to tackle. Brazos Valley Representative Paul Dyson sat down with KBTX to discuss his first legislative session and the upcoming special session.

CNN on MSN · 2d

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.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

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.

Greg Abbott Moves to Rig Midterms Amid Texas Floods

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 16h

Gov. Greg Abbott targets Houston congressional districts for major redraw

More than one million Houstonians could have new congressional representation as early as next year under Gov. Greg Abbott's push to redraw the state's political maps.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month. Under the current GOP-drawn Texas map, Republicans won 25 of the state’s 38 House seats last fall,

The New Republic on MSN · 1d

Greg Abbott Moves to Rig the Midterms Amid Texas Floods

Governor Greg Abbot is trying to further gerrymander Texas while his state recovers from some of the deadliest flooding in its history. On Wednesday, Abbot told state lawmakers to begin the redistricting process as he positions Republicans to maintain control of the House in 2026.

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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 ...

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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

Greg Abbott Was Asked Who's To Blame For The Texas Floods, And His Response Is Going Viral For Being "Tone-Deaf" And "Insane"

Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and ...

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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 ...

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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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Texas News Anchor Rips Kristi Noem And Greg Abbott Over Flood Press Conference

San Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...

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Texas floods latest: Search for missing continues after dozens killed including children

Search for missing continues after dozens killed including children - Donald Trump described the flooding as ‘terrible’ as ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

As Texas Republicans prepare for mid-decade redistricting, cautionary tales loom from the past

Spurred by President Donald Trump’s political team, Texas lawmakers will try to redraw the state’s congressional map to boost Republicans — but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.

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