Greg Abbott, Texas and midterm election
Digest more
US Texas flash floods: Death toll climbs over 100
Digest more
21hon MSN
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which heavily favor Republicans. The governor called a special session for state lawmakers to address the matter,
Gov. Greg Abbott made clear he expects the Texas Legislature to investigate every aspect of the flooding in the Texas Hill Country - with a big exception.
Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an investigation into possible failures surrounding the readiness for and response to the deadly floods that swept through his state last weekend.
Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.
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.
Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.
Slingshot News on MSN1d
‘161 People Are Missing’: Governor Greg Abbott Provides Tragic Update On Texas Flood Rescue Operations In Kerr County Press ConferenceTexas Governor Greg Abbott announced in Kerr County, Texas yesterday during a press conference that 161 people are currently missing due to the flooding in the region. Recovery efforts are still underway.