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Gov. Greg Abbott targets Houston congressional districts for major redraw

More than one million Houstonians could have new congressional representation as early as next year under Gov. Greg Abbott's push to redraw the state's political maps.

Roll Call on MSN · 1d

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session later this month. Under the current GOP-drawn Texas map, Republicans won 25 of the state’s 38 House seats last fall,

The New York Times · 1d

Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session

Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days after devastating floods in Texas.

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Houston Chronicle · 17h

Gov. Abbott said asking hard questions about flood deaths is for 'losers.' He's wrong. | Opinion

During a press conference on Tuesday, as hundreds of Texans were displaced and entire communities swamped by record-setting rains, Abbott was asked who's to blame. He responded, “That is the word choice of losers.”

Chron on MSN · 1d

Gov. Abbott faces backlash over likening those questioning flood response to 'losers'

During a Wednesday press conference, Abbott was asked by a reporter whether state or local officials bear any responsibility for the failures that resulted in the floods that left at least 111 people dead and more than 170 missing.

HuffPost · 1d

Gov. Greg Abbott Rants About Football, ‘Losers’ When Asked Who To Blame For Texas Floods

You asked and I’m going to use your words, ‘Who’s to blame?’ Know this, that’s the word choice of losers,” the GOP lawmaker said.

Tyler Morning Telegraph1h

Gov. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday unveiled a jam-packed agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, calling on lawmakers ...

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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

Green Matters on MSN3d

Texas 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 Was Asked Who's To Blame For The Texas Floods, And His Response Is Going Viral For Being "Tone-Deaf" And "Insane"

Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and ...

Houston Public Media1d

Congressional redistricting, including in Houston, on Texas governor’s agenda for special legislative session

Hemp regulation, property taxes and natural disaster preparation and response -- in the wake of deadly flooding in Central ...

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Texas floods, THC and redistricting top Greg Abbott's special session call

Greg Abbott is directing lawmakers returning to Austin this month to improve early warning systems and emergency ...

Votebeat on MSN1d

Abbott calls on Texas lawmakers to consider new congressional maps in special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants lawmakers in a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional maps, ...

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for lawmakers to replace STAAR test as part of special session

Abbott wants an alternative means to gauge student progress and school accountability, not necessarily an end to standardized ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott wants an investigation into Texas flooding — but with a caveat

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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