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The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
Hemp regulation, property taxes and natural disaster preparation and response -- in the wake of deadly flooding in Central Texas -- also are among the governor's priorities for the special legislative session that starts July 21.
Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and his comments are going viral:
Greg Abbott is directing lawmakers returning to Austin this month to improve early warning systems and emergency communication in flood-prone areas and redraw the state's congressional districts in an effort to bolster Republicans in the midterms.
Abbott wants an alternative means to gauge student progress and school accountability, not necessarily an end to standardized testing in Texas. For many critics, STAAR tests are a focus of resentment when low test scores in a single school are used to punish whole school districts.
Dallas Morning News on MSN1d
Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session for Texas floods, redistricting and THCAbbott’s lengthy agenda for the Texas Legislature includes unfinished business, such as eliminating the STAAR test, and conservative priorities.
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.
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Votebeat on MSNAbbott calls on Texas lawmakers to consider new congressional maps in special sessionTexas Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers in a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional maps, citing concerns raised by the Justice Department.
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Green Matters on MSNTexas Is Grieving, so Where Is Greg Abbott and Why Is Dan Patrick Acting in His Place?A devastating flood is making national news, prompting people to wonder why Dan Patrick is acting governor of Texas while Greg Abbott is away.