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Greg Abbott, Texas and Dem

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

T exas 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.

Fox News on MSN · 5d

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

Texas, Senate and Democrats

KERA News · 48m

Majority of Democrats in the Texas Senate walk out ahead of chamber's vote on redistricting bill

The Texas Senate's packed floor session Tuesday wasn't without its own political drama. Early on, nine of the chamber's Democrats walked out to protest the same Republican-backed plan to redraw the state's congressional districts that prompted the House quorum break earlier this month.

NBC News on MSN · 22h

Texas redistricting fight provides Democratic Senate contenders with a megaphone

The Texas redistricting fight has provided the Democrats eyeing the state’s Senate race with an elevated platform ahead of a potentially crowded primary clash

ABC News on MSN · 17h

Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends session that included redistricting: Sources

Those plans could change, the source noted, if Republicans go back on their word to begin a second special session on Friday. In a news release on Tuesday that did not share specific plans, House Democrats proclaimed victory,

Texas, Abbott and redistricting

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 23h

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.

CBS Texas on MSN · 11h

Texas legal battles over redistricting swell; second special session set

Abbott has the proclamations in place for the second special session. Burrows also said that, in addition to the existing measures against the absent lawmakers, the state plans to charge them for the Texas DPS search,

ABC News on MSN · 17h

Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends session that included redistricting: Sources

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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.

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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 ...

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

Justices requested more information before deciding whether Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is allowed to oust Democratic lawmakers who have broken quorum.

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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston.

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Israel plans takeover of Gaza City and Texas Gov. Abbott criticizes state Democrats: Morning Rundown

Plus, the suspect in a shooting this week at Fort Stewart in Georgia was bullied for his stutter when he first joined the ...

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Pritzker rips ‘joke’ Abbott on Texas redistricting for ‘licking the boots’ of Trump

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) avoided questions about his state’s congressional maps Sunday by calling out Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) for “licking the boots of his leader, Donald Trump,” by redistricting.

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