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Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is directing state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map at a special ...
Gov. Abbott: First focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president
Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked President Donald Trump. He said the president responded quickly and saved lives.
Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster assistance for 5 additional counties after flooding
Governor Greg Abbott announced Saturday that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that five additional counties — Burnet, Ll ...
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 ...
Democrats push back against Gov. Abbott call for redrawing district maps in special session
AUSTIN, Texas — Houston-area Democrats are criticizing a move by the GOP-controlled Legislature to redraw the state's ...
Gov. Abbott faces backlash over likening those questioning flood response to 'losers'
Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the ...
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'We're Going To Rebuild': Greg Abbott Provides Update On Recovery Efforts Following Tragic Texas Floods
During a press conference with President Trump today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott discussed plans to rebuild communities affected by tragic floods in central Texas. Abbott stated, "We're going to ...
President Trump dismisses question about whether there were sufficient warnings before Central Texas floods
President Trump visited Central Texas on Friday, where they met with first responders and toured the impacted areas.After the tour, Mr. Trump spoke at a roundtable event alongside Texas Gov. Greg ...
President Trump and Governor Abbott visit and talk with leaders in Kerrville
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump joined Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott in Kerrville today during the President’s visit to Kerr County to meet with Texas families ...
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 ...