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Texas, flooding and special session

ABC News on MSN · 55m

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.

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.

El Paso Times on MSN · 1h

Texas special session expands to redistricting, abortion pills, flood relief and more

Texas lawmakers are meeting in a special session to debate redistricting, abortion pills, flood relief and more amid growing partisan tensions.

Texas, Trump and congress

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Despite Risks, Texas Republicans Launch Trump-Backed Effort to Redraw Congressional Lines

"Redrawing the Texas map is a dangerous proposition for House Republicans and their incumbents," Suzan DelBene, a Democratic congresswoman from Washington State and chair of the p

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.

15m

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 ...

3h

Report: 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 ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN47m

Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations

Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for ...

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 ...

Houston Public Media1d

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 ...

5don MSN

Gov. Abbott says search and rescue efforts continue after deadly flooding in Central Texas; more counties added to federal disaster declaration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to ...

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 ...

Houston Public Media1d

In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp ...

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