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Greg Abbott, Texas and Democrats

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.

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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 political standoff in Austin.

Texas, Senate and Democrats

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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.

ABC News on MSN · 18h

Texas Dems to return after Abbott ends special session that included redistricting

Abbott has said he is committed to calling special sessions, which can last a maximum of 30 days, as long as needed to pass the maps. In a news release on Tuesday that did not sha

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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

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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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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 ...

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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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Exclusive one-on-one interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over redistricting battle

Most of the Texas Democratic caucus remains out of state, denying the chamber its two-thirds quorum required to conduct any ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response ahead of storms expected to move through Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott activates a state emergency response ahead as storms expected to impact the Northwest and Southwest region.

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Texas Gov. Will Push For Controversial Redistricting Map ‘Beyond’ Election Deadline As Democrats Remain Out Of State

The comment marks the latest show of support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made for a congressional redistricting map in the state that could net the GOP five additional seats in the U.S. House.

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