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Texas, floods

Courthouse News Service · 1h

Texas lawmakers tackle flood relief, redistricting and THC in special session

Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out a busy agenda for the first called special session of 2025, calling on policymakers to deliver flood relief and redraw the state's congressional districts.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

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.

Click2Houston · 1h

A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session July 21. They will tackle consumable THC, flood dangers, new congressional districts, abortion pills and other conservative priorities.

Texas, GOP and Democrats

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.

The New York Times · 2h

Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting

By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 12h

Redistricting battles erupt as Trump pushes for safer Texas GOP seats

President Donald Trump‘s pressure on Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps with more GOP-friendly districts has reignited a sprawling battle that will determine control of the House during the 2026 midterm elections.

Texas Legislature begins mid-decade redistricting under pressure from Trump, Abbott

President Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm ...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN1h

Redistricting, floods and marijuana: What to watch as TX lawmakers meet in Austin

Abbott has tasked lawmakers with redrawing congressional districts mid-decade. The move follows a U.S. Department of Justice ...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN59m

North Texas Lawmakers weigh in on special session's trending topics

North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC ...

In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty

The state Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over ...

Texas Legislature Prioritizes Redistricting Amid Trump, Abbott Pressure, Stirring Controversy and Accusations of Political Opportunism

Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter ...

Appeals court upholds Texas law limiting cities' enforcement of local ordinances

Texas lawmakers in 2023 passed House Bill 2127, dubbed the “Death Star” bill by opponents, which aims to overturn cities’ ...

4don MSN

Gov. Abbott says search and rescue efforts continue after deadly flooding in Central Texas; more counties added to federal disaster declaration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to ...

Texas Monthly8hOpinion

Democrats Can’t Stop Donald Trump’s Plan to Gerrymander Texas. But Will They Try To?

Rather than accept mid-decade redistricting during a special legislative session, liberal lawmakers are considering fleeing ...

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