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Abbott, Texas and the flooding

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 Country - with a big exception.

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Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

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Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response

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Opinion | Greg Abbott is making a mockery of the Voting Rights Act

“provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice.”

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Abbott revises session agenda to include emergency preparedness

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Gov. Abbott revises special session agenda to include emergency preparedness

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‘Got it exactly wrong’: Joe slams Texas gov. for reaction to questions about flood warning systems

President Donald Trump complained to his aides about the lack of progress being made on trade deals as he was debating whether to push back his tariff deadlines yet again, according to a report.

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Floods, abortion and THC: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces packed special session agenda

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Governor Greg Abbott calls for special session in Texas flood disaster

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Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods

The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.

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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.

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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 than 100 deaths.

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Texas flooding live updates: Death toll at 121 as search continues for the missing

At least 121 people are dead from the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country.Kerr County was hit the hardest, with at least 96 deaths, including 36 children. President Donald Trump signed a disaster declaration for the county and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is on the ground there.

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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 deadly Texas Hill Country flooding, calling efforts to assign blame "the word choice of losers" and likening the ongoing disaster to a football game.

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Kerrville mayor says he wasn’t aware of state resources that Gov. Abbott said were in place ahead of flooding

The governor said Tuesday that the state had “assets, resources and personnel” in place before the July 4 floods.

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Criticism mounts after Abbott's 'tone-deaf' remarks on football team analogy

After his comments, many shared their criticism of Abbott on social media. Make Mindful Decisions posted on X, "That's absolutely tone-deaf. When lives are lost, the first question should be accountability—not cheesy sports metaphors. Abbott's locker room act is exactly what people don't need right now."

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 floods.