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Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas and Hill Country floods

Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources as new storms threaten flood-weary Texas

Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 2d

Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session for Texas floods, redistricting and THC

Abbott’s lengthy agenda for the Texas Legislature includes unfinished business, such as eliminating the STAAR test, and conservative priorities.

USA Today · 2d

Texas Gov. Abbott adds flood, redistricting to Legislature's special session agenda

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

1st focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 2d

Gov. Abbott wants an investigation into Texas flooding - but with a caveat

Gov. Greg Abbott made clear he expects the Texas Legislature to investigate every aspect of the flooding in the Texas Hill Country - with a big exception.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 22h

Gov. Abbott: First focus was saving lives in Texas floods, thanks president

Texas Governor Greg Abbott thanked President Donald Trump. He said the president responded quickly and saved lives.

Yahoo · 23h

Abbott secures federal aid for more Texas counties impacted by the floods

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that additional counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration following the recent flooding in Texas, with FEMA providing Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs to aid affected Texans.

Texas, Trump and FEMA

KUT · 48m

Trump praises disaster response in Texas while FEMA's future is murky

The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

Reuters · 1d

Trump's Texas visit highlights an us-vs-them approach to disasters

Trump praised Republican Governor Greg Abbott and other local officials for their "incredible" response to the flooding in Texas but criticized elected Democrats in California when wildfires devastated Los Angeles in January.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

More Texas counties eligible for FEMA aid after Trump grants request for disaster status

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the federal declaration Friday after formally requesting it for the Austin-area counties Thursday afternoon.

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Texas is one of FEMA's biggest users. Greg Abbott is helping Trump cut it

The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

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Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...

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Joe Scarborough says Abbott is ‘trying to hide behind Texas football’ in flood response

In the wake of the deadly floods, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott suggested that looking into who is to blame is “the word choice ...

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Death Toll Grows To 129 Following Texas Floods As Damage Assessments Begin

The death toll has now climbed to at least 129, making it America's deadliest rainfall-driven flash flood since 1976.

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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

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Texas flood deaths rise to 120; search for missing enters seventh day: Live updates

At least 119 people have been found dead in nearly a week since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the river and flowed through homes ...

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Why are flags at half-staff? Abbott orders flags lowered to honor Texas flood victims

Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas ...

'That's the word choice of losers': TX Gov Abbott on who is to blame for flood response

Texas Governor Abbott faces questions about the response to the flood that has claimed over 100 deaths.

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