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Texas lawmakers are back for a special session. Here's what you should ...
In Texas, special sessions are only to be called by the governor. Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session of the Texas Legislature, which started July 8 and is set to last up to 30 days, ...
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Texas lawmakers are back for a special session. Here’s what you ...
In Texas, special sessions are only to be called by the governor. Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session of the Texas Legislature, which started July 8 and is set to last up to 30 days, ...
Amid Flood Response, Texas Republicans Pivot to Political Maps
A special session of the Texas Legislature will address the deadly floods in Hill Country, but the fireworks will come from ...
Calamity after calamity, Texas' leaders fail to meaningfully respond
The utter failure of state government to respond to tragedies, whether natural disasters or mass shootings, leaves Texans ...
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Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
Las Vegas Sun1d
Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections ...
Opinion
Texas is drowning — and lawmakers are playing politics | Editorial
Families are still searching for missing loved ones after devastating Hill Country floods. Will lawmakers get distracted by partisan issues?
Texas legislative committees to prioritize disaster response
The Texas Senate and House are prioritizing disaster response and redistricting in the upcoming special session that begins Monday. The Republican leaders of both chambers have announced the creation ...