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Texas, Trump and congress

Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.

The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.

U.S. News & World Report · 21h

Despite Risks, Texas Republicans Launch Trump-Backed Effort to Redraw Congressional Lines

"Redrawing the Texas map is a dangerous proposition for House Republicans and their incumbents," Suzan DelBene, a Democratic congresswoman from Washington State and chair of the p

NPR · 1d

Texas GOP hopes to redraw congressional map and keep control of U.S. House

New congressional districts are on the agenda for the special session that began in Texas on Monday. We discuss why Texas is redrawing its congressional map now and what it and similar efforts in other states could mean for party control of Congress.

THC, Texas and Abbott

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 9h

THC ban advances again in Texas Senate, a month after Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto

Abbott, a Republican, vetoed a similar ban in late June, saying the bill harmed the state’s agricultural industry and opposed federal 2018 farm

Community Impact · 12h

Gov. Abbott: Texas must ban intoxicating THC products in special session

Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact July 22 that he wanted to outlaw hemp products containing more than 3 milligrams of THC and increase regulations on the hemp industry.

ABC13 Houston · 5h

Texas senators continue to push for THC ban despite Gov. Abbott's veto

While testimony was underway for the latest THC ban bill, Abbott's office released a statement, where he once again pushed for regulation over a total ban.

Texas, flood

ABC News on MSN · 1d

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.

KSAT · 2h

Texas lawmakers meet on flooding, disaster preparedness for first time in special session

The joint committee of state legislators assembled by Gov. Greg Abbott to address the flooding in the Hill Country and Central Texas is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, as part of the special session.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN4h

Texas Special Session: THC battle could end in Abbott, Patrick standoff

The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale ...

Hoodline12h

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Renews and Expands Drought Disaster Proclamation Amid Persistent Severe Conditions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional ...

Brazos Valley veteran testifies to Texas Senate committee on THC regulation bill

Governor Greg Abbott blocked a previous attempt to ban THC from taking effect this legislative session after issuing an ...

Houston Public Media1d

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

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

Hoodline9h

Gov. Abbott Announces 2025 Inductees of Texas Women's Hall of Fame for Exceptional State Contributions

Governor Abbott announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, including pioneers in space, law, and business.

Focus at Four: Texas A&M political science professor weighs in on state redistricting

Texas isn’t the only state looking to make these changes. Alabama and Louisiana have both redistricted recently and are now ...

5don 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 ...

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