Texas, Greg Abbott and flood
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The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
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.
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.
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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.
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Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
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'This Was Not A Perfect Response': Rep. Al Green Calls Out Phony Greg Abbott For Lying About 'Great' Government Response To Texas FloodsDuring a press conference today, Congressman Al Green remarked on a letter by Department of Justice warning Texas that certain districts are products of "racial gerrymandering" and thus must be redrawn.
Texas offers Disaster Unemployment Assistance to those affected by severe storms and flooding as per Governor Abbott's declaration.