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Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting

Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting

Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting Texas House Democrats, who previously left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps, are confirming their return to Texas. This signals the imminent conclusion of the first special session and the likely immediate commencement of a second. Sources close to the legislators indicate a loose plan for their return this weekend. However, a spokesperson for the Texas House Democratic Caucus emphasized that their travel…

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Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’

Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’

Deadly Texas Floods Spark Outcry Over State’s ‘Allergy to Preparation’ Tragic flash floods over the Fourth of July weekend in Texas’s Hill Country have claimed over 120 lives, including 27 girls and counselors from the stricken Camp Mystic, reigniting fierce debate over the state’s long-standing reluctance to invest in disaster preparedness. Governor Greg Abbott offered condolences following the devastation in Kerr County, where the Guadalupe River rose an astonishing 26 feet in 45 minutes. However, his response has drawn criticism…

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Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session

Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session

Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session Governor Greg Abbott has officially announced the comprehensive agenda for an upcoming special legislative session, set to commence on Monday, July 21, at 12:00 PM. The proclamation, issued on July 9, identifies a substantial list of 18 critical items that lawmakers will address during the session. This significant announcement by the Governor signals a busy legislative period ahead for Texas, as the state prepares to tackle a wide range of…

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