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Texas 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 ...

Gov. Abbott says 26 states have contributed to recovery efforts in the Hill Country

"Texas is grateful for the outpouring of support," the governor said on Tuesday, as recovery efforts continue.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Renews and Expands Drought Disaster Proclamation Amid Persistent Severe Conditions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott extends the drought disaster proclamation due to persistent severe drought, including additional ...

Abbott flags over $1 billion hit in 2025 from tariffs, COVID test decline

Abbott warned on Thursday it expects more than $1 billion in financial headwinds this year from a sharp decline in COVID-19 ...

2 still missing in Kerr County after woman's body is found by search teams, Gov. Abbott says

Search efforts in Kerr County have reduced the missing count to two after July Fourth floods, with one young girl and an adult man still unaccounted for.
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Gov. Abbott Announces 2025 Inductees of Texas Women's Hall of Fame for Exceptional State Contributions

Governor Abbott announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees, including pioneers in space, law, and business.
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Abbott Drops on Outlook Cut, Sees $200 Million Tariff Impact

US Surgeon General nominee Casey Means — whom Trump tapped for the role in May — is co-founder of Levels Health Inc., which ...
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Texas Legislature begins mid-decade redistricting under pressure from Trump, Abbott

President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a ...