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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session ...
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As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Donald Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through ...
Gov. Greg Abbott, Border czar Tom Homan praise U.S.-Texas partnership on immigration
The conversation Tuesday between Gov. Greg Abbott and border czar Tom Homan touched on recent attacks on federal immigration agents – including one at ...
President Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
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 ...
Redistricting Effort Could Backfire on Texas GOP
Veasey called the effort to redraw his congressional district "disgusting." While redistricting Texas’ congressional seats ...
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. Abbott orders special session on Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC and unfinished GOP priorities
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday unveiled a jam-packed agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, calling on lawmakers ...