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Special legislative session begins Mon. at Texas capitol

Community Impact · 2h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 52m

What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special legislative session in the state on Monday.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

A guide to Texas’ special legislative session

Texas lawmakers start a 30-day special session July 21. They will tackle consumable THC, flood dangers, new congressional districts, abortion pills and other conservative priorities.

Texas, Trump and GOP

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 11h

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.

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Greg Abbott breaks silence on THC, wants to ban intoxicating products

After remaining largely tight-lipped during the regular session, Gov. Greg Abbott finally broke his silence and said he ...

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Greg Abbott says he supports THC ban on intoxicating hemp products

The governor appeared to walk back his calls last month for lawmakers to regulate the state’s burgeoning THC industry like it ...

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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‘We’ll find a way to do it’: Texas Gov. Abbott addresses San Angelo flood response

Governor Abbott and other officials attended a press conference in San Angelo, Texas, to discuss the response to the recent ...

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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.

Dallas College Receives Over $3.8 Million From Texas for Job Training Programs Affecting 1,900 Workers

Texas allocated $3.8 million in job training grants to Dallas College for training over 1,900 workers in skills such as ...

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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 ...

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