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Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.
Gov. Greg Abbott was initially resistant to the plan pushed by President Donald Trump’s political team to pick up new GOP ...
These are the Texas counties under Abbott's disaster declaration for deadly flooding
The number of counties under Gov. Greg Abbott's disaster declaration for the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country has ...
Gov. Abbott on special session | Texas: The issue is
Gov. Greg Abbott sits down with the Texas Trio's Steven Dial to talk about redistricting, THC regulation and flood response as state lawmakers return for a special session.
Greg Abbott sets out vision for Texas THC regulation
On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.
Texas lawmakers to revive bill expanding legal defense for trafficking victims after Abbott veto
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill and put it on the special session agenda, saying he wants a narrower version.
Texas Gov. Abbott extends SNAP benefits after floods
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced SNAP replacement benefits extensions following the Texas floods through August 18.
Texas flooding: Gov. Greg Abbott calls special legislative session for flood emergency planning
"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Expands Disaster Declaration to Four More Counties Amidst Statewide Flood Crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott expands the disaster declaration to include four new counties due to severe flooding, seeking ...
Texas senators advance new THC ban amid Greg Abbott's support of crackdown
On Tuesday, Texas senators unanimously voted a newly-revived THC ban out of committee, fast-tracking it to the full Texas ...
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Texas special session: What’s on the agenda, how it works and why Gov. Greg Abbott called one
Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, ...
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Texas Gov. Abbott calls special session to address proposed THC ban
Texas Gov. Abbott has called a special session to address the proposed THC ban after vetoing SB 3. Here's what he said as to why he did so.