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Democrats say Greg Abbott is holding up flood relief. Are they right?

Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Greg Abbott threatens to "eliminate" almost every Texas Democratic seat

Texas Republican Governor Gregg Abbott has warned Democrats that he could "eliminate" 10 of his state's 12 Democratic-held seats if the two parties were to launch a nationwide battle to redraw congressional maps.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Watch live: Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan

On Monday, Abbott will speak with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political standoff in Austin.

Texas Gov. Abbott threatens immediate new session

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

USA TODAY · 29m

Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as redistricting fight stalls in Texas House

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling a second special session after House Democrats stall GOP redistricting plans despite narrow passage by the Texas Senate.

Yahoo · 12m

Texas Gov. to call for new special session if Democrats don’t return | Morning in America

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the Legislature will adjourn its current session on Friday and will call another special session, after Democrats again broke quorum Tuesday in an effort to block a vote over redrawing the state's electoral maps.

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Texas Democrats who fled could face felony bribery charges, governor says

Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and disrupt redistricting efforts could face felony bribery charges, Republican Governor Greg Abbott suggested in an interview with Fox News Digital.

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Governor Abbott Vows Continual Special Sessions to Break Texas Legislative Stalemate

Texas Governor Abbott vows to call additional special sessions if necessary to pass the state's agenda, after Democrats left ...

Charles Butt’s Texas: The H-E-B billionaire is all about compassion, community, and challenging Greg Abbott’s agenda

Under Butt’s leadership, H-E-B has grown into a $46 billion Texas powerhouse known for disaster relief, education funding, ...

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Texas Supreme Court delays decision on Abbott and Paxton’s request to eject Democrats from office

The Texas Supreme Court requested more information from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ...

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Seeks Federal Aid for Uvalde County After Devastating Floods

Governor Abbott requests federal aid for Uvalde County, Texas, following severe flooding to support recovery efforts.

Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts

Last week, Pritzker appeared alongside Texas Democrats who fled their state in protest of the proposed new congressional maps ...

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Here’s why Greg Abbott, GOP using hardball tactics to bring back quorum-busting Democrats

Greg Abbott is trying to remove and replace the absent Democrats from the Capitol, as well as exploring charging them with ...

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