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Democrats say Greg Abbott is holding up flood relief. Are they right?

Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Greg Abbott threatens to "eliminate" almost every Texas Democratic seat

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held seats if the two parties were to launch a nationwide battle to redraw congressional maps.

NBC News on MSN · 5d

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 they won't be able to wait out the redistricting push.

Texas, redistricting

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

CBS Texas on MSN · 13h

Texas legal battles over redistricting swell; second special session set

Abbott has the proclamations in place for the second special session. Burrows also said that, in addition to the existing measures against the absent lawmakers, the state plans to charge them for the Texas DPS search,

USA TODAY on MSN · 18h

Texas AG asks judge to arrest Beto O'Rourke for redistricting battle fundraising

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a judge to jail Beto O'Rourke for fundraising efforts connected to the state’s redistricting fight.

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Governor Abbott Declares Disaster in 191 Texas Counties Amid Rising Wildfire Threats

Texas Governor declares disaster for 191 counties due to wildfire threat, mobilizes state agencies for support.

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Both parties claim victory as Texas’ legislative stalemate leaves redistricting undone

The Texas Legislature is expected to end a special session early Friday with redistricting undone. However, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will immediately call ...

Charles Butt’s Texas: The H-E-B billionaire is all about compassion, community, and challenging Greg Abbott’s agenda

Under Butt’s leadership, H-E-B has grown into a $46 billion Texas powerhouse known for disaster relief, education funding, ...

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Aid for Uvalde County After Devastating Floods

Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Uvalde County, Texas, following severe flooding to support recovery efforts.

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Watch live: Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan

On Monday, Abbott will speak with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the ...

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Texas Supreme Court delays decision on Abbott and Paxton’s request to eject Democrats from office

Justices requested more information before deciding whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is allowed to oust Democratic lawmakers who have broken quorum.

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Texas Republicans Announce Next Move in Redistricting Fight

The announcement marks the latest sign that Trump's push to reconfigure districts ahead of the midterm is set to be a ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts

Last week, Pritzker appeared alongside Texas Democrats who fled their state in protest of the proposed new congressional maps ...

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