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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 flooding.

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Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for additional Texas flood counties

Governor Greg Abbott has requested additional counties be added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration in order to provide federal disaster assistance to communities affected by the catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country.

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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.

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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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Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster assistance for 5 additional counties after flooding

Governor Greg Abbott announced Saturday that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that five additional counties — Burnet, Ll ...

Governor Greg Abbott speaks with Kerr County residents following tour of flood zone

While visiting flood-ravaged Hunt in Kerr County, Gov. Greg Abbott promised continued recovery efforts but was confronted by ...

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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. Abbott has ordered the Texas ...

Texas Democrat knocks Abbott over flooding football analogy: ‘This is not a game’

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for invoking a football analogy in response to a question about blame for the triple-digit death toll resulting from the ...

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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.

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Governor Greg Abbott And TX Emergency Chief Kidd Asked Point Blank: 'Why Was Evacuation Orders...

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd were asked about the response to deadly ...

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