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The Texas Tribune on MSN · 21h

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 president on a phone call.

Texas GOP hopes to redraw congressional map and keep control of U.S. House

New congressional districts are on the agenda for the special session that began in Texas on Monday. We discuss why Texas is redrawing its congressional map now and what it and similar efforts in other states could mean for party control of Congress.

Trump pushes Texas to redraw congressional map to favor GOP

President Trump is pushing Texas to redraw its congressional map to favor Republicans - a plan Beto O’Rouke is warning could backfire on the GOP nationally. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports from Dallas on Governor Abbott’s special legislative session.

THC battle could end in Abbott, Patrick standoff

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 10h

THC ban advances again in Texas Senate, a month after Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto

Abbott, a Republican, vetoed a similar ban in late June, saying the bill harmed the state’s agricultural industry and opposed federal 2018 farm

Community Impact · 13h

Gov. Abbott: Texas must ban intoxicating THC products in special session

Gov. Greg Abbott told Community Impact July 22 that he wanted to outlaw hemp products containing more than 3 milligrams of THC and increase regulations on the hemp industry.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth o… · 5h

Texas Special Session: THC battle could end in Abbott, Patrick standoff

The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a “high.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN4h

Texas flooding: Body recovered near Kerrville; missing persons down to 2

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that the total number of persons considered missing after the Texas Hill Country flooding has ...

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 ...

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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.

North Texas mayors ask governor to take up DART funding, governance in special session

In a letter last month, the mayors of Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Highland Park, Irving and Plano urge Gov. Greg Abbott to ...

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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Texas Democrats threaten walkout over "Trump takeover" as special session begins

With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.

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Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents ...

Texas Legislature Prioritizes Redistricting Amid Trump, Abbott Pressure, Stirring Controversy and Accusations of Political Opportunism

Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter ...

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