Greg Abbott, Texas and floods
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas 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.
Governor Abbott of Texas seeks additional federal aid following floods, aiming to include Hamilton and Travis counties in the Major Disaster Declaration for recovery support.
Abbott has refused to release months of emails between his office and Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and former head of the so-called federal Department of Government Efficiency, arguing that the messages are “intimate” and “embarrassing,” and thus not suitable for public viewing.
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Efforts to secure the border and combat illegal immigration in the state of Texas are being bolstered by two new bills signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He joined the Sheriff's Association of Texas annual training along with the U.S. border czar, Tom Homan, in Fort Worth to discuss the legislation.
We asked Abbott for his and his staff’s emails with Elon Musk and Musk’s companies. The governor’s office won’t turn them over, saying some contain “intimate and embarrassing” information that is “not of legitimate concern to the public.
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The San Angelo Standard-Times on MSNGov. Greg Abbott visits San Angelo, praises flood response, promises continued recovery aidTexas Gov. Greg Abbott visited San Angelo to praise Tom Green County’s flood response, meet with officials and families, and promise continued recovery support.
Governor Greg Abbott Assures Full Recovery Support During San Angelo Visit Amidst Texas Flood Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott visited San Angelo, offering support after Texas floods and discussing recovery efforts and emergency legislation.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.
The emails were requested in April by The Texas Newsroom as part of an effort to track Musk’s growing influence at the Texas Capitol.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.