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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.
Abbott instructs state lawmakers to take up congressional map redistricting in Texas special session
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which ...
Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response
Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an ...
Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises
Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special legislative session ...
Criticism mounts after Abbott's 'tone-deaf' remarks on football team analogy
Greg Abbott is under fire after comparing those asking about blame for the deadly flood in Kerr County to a losing football ...
Texas turns to faith as Gov. Abbott declares 'Day of Prayer' amid devastating floods
Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., ...
Texas flooding live updates: 110 dead in Texas, 161 missing in Kerr County
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state remains in a search and rescue posture hours after devastating flooding tore through central Texas. He said two state search and rescue teams ...