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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as Democrats continue holdout over redistricting vote

Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a GOP-favored redistricting plan.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Greg Abbott calls for new penalties on Texas lawmakers who break quorum

Gov. Greg Abbott asked lawmakers to come up with new punishments for quorum-busters less than an hour after the House passed a redrawn congressional map.

Houston Public Media · 1d

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for Texas lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

Gov. Abbott announces funding for Texas Hill Country

CBS News · 14h

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces relief initiative for flood victims

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a multi-million dollar relief initiative for victims of last month's deadly July 4th floods. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports on ongoing recovery efforts.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 19h

Gov. Abbott announces funding for Texas Hill Country following July 4 flooding

Gov. Abbott was in Kerrville on Thursday to announce funding that will support long-term relief following the devastating floods.

Yahoo · 19h

Gov. Abbott gives remarks, announces Flood Relief Funding Efforts in Kerrville

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched his top deputy to California to oversee the handover of a truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people in Florida last week.

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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative session

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including ...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN7d

Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to ...

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Unveils $146 Billion Plan to Upgrade Roads amid State's Growth Surge

Governor Greg Abbott announces a $146 billion plan to improve Texas roads and reduce traffic congestion over the next 10 ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new ...

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Greg Abbott's polls went up after killing the THC ban—so why is he wading back in?

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point ...

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Celebrates Swift Reopening of Cow Creek Bridge After Floods

Texas Governor Abbott celebrated the swift 29-day reconstruction and reopening of Cow Creek Bridge after floods.

Abbott signs bills to improve housing affordability

(The Center Square) – Multiple bills addressing housing affordability become law Sept. 1. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bills ...

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