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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.

USA TODAY · 2d

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 · 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.

Trump praises disaster response in Texas

News 4 San Antonio on MSN · 24m

Gov. Abbott aims to expand disaster aid after Texas flooding hits five more counties

Governor Greg Abbott announced he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request the addition of five counties to President

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

More Texas counties eligible for FEMA aid after Trump grants request for disaster status

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the federal declaration Friday after formally requesting it for the Austin-area counties Thursday afternoon.

NPR · 11h

Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

1st focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Abbott announces Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line for Texans affected by flooding

The Texas Flooding Emotional Support Line provides free crisis counseling from personnel trained to work with disaster survivors, according to a press release.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 22h

Gov. Abbott: First focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked President Donald Trump. He said the president responded quickly and saved lives.

Yahoo · 23h

Abbott secures federal aid for more Texas counties impacted by the floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that additional counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration following the recent flooding in Texas, with FEMA providing Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs to aid affected Texans.

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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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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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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 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 ...

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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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Live updates: Trump surveys Texas flood devastation; layoffs hit State Department

Live updates and the latest news as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour the Texas flood devastation and ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.

Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a ...

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 ...

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