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Gov. Greg Abbott calls 2nd special session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as Democrats continue holdout over redistricting vote

A second special session was called Friday after the Texas House failed to make a quorum for a sixth time in a row, amid Democrats leaving the state to protest a redistricting plan expected to favor Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott immediately calls second special session for redistricting

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Redistricting fight continues as Texas Governor Abbott calls new special legislative session

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Texas House Democrats block redistricting vote, triggering second special session

Texas House Democrats blocked the end of the first special session by maintaining a quorum break, preventing Republicans from passing new congressional maps.

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Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map

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Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

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Obama praises Texas Democrats for redistricting fight

During a virtual call, he slammed the GOP plan as an "assault on democracy."

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Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back

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Democrats are nearing a return to Texas after quorum break over GOP redistricting

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Gov. Abbott signs bills to protect homeowners from squatters

SB 38 streamlines the eviction process, requiring trials within 21 days of filing. SB 1333 allows sheriffs and constables to act quickly once a complaint is filed.

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Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to boot duly elected legislators from office.

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Governor Abbott Seeks Federal Aid for Uvalde County Post-Texas Floods

Governor Abbott requests federal disaster aid for Uvalde County, Texas, after severe July floods, to support community rebuilding and infrastructure repair.

Greg Abbott's polls went up after killing the THC ban—so why is he wading back in?

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point bump in approval after he opted to veto Senate Bill 3—the original legislation to prohibit THC in Texas—while Patrick's ratings dropped among voters who lean heavily Republican.

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Exclusive: Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP Congressional seats beyond the 5 already proposed

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions to add as many as three GOP Congressional seats in addition to the five already proposed.

Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.

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Gov. Greg Abbott would pick new leadership for Harris County flood-control district under Texas bill

State Rep. Dennis Paul filed a bill to pull the county's flood control district under a board appointed mainly by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.

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MAGA Gov Greg Abbott Bashes ‘Racist’ Jasmine Crockett Over Redistricting Spat

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday tore into Rep. Jasmine Crockett and accused her of being “racist” after she argued that his redistricting plan would diminish the voting power of minority groups. The Republican governor appeared on Fox News Sunday and dismissed his fellow Texan lawmaker’s concerns about the proposal,