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Gov. 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 ...
Gov. Greg Abbott vows to find "every missing person" as death toll in Central Texas floods tops 100
As search efforts entered their fifth day in the devastating Central Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to find "every ...
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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 ...
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
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 ...
Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for additional Texas flood counties
Governor Greg Abbott announced on July 12 that the TDEM has requested more counties be added to President Donald Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration after the catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill ...
Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims
Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas ...