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Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps

Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps

Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced he will immediately convene another special legislative session, following declarations from House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that the current overtime session will adjourn this Friday. The decision comes as the Legislature remains deadlocked, unable to pass any new laws, primarily due to Texas House Democrats having left the state last week. The Democrats’ quorum break was initiated…

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Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff The Texas political landscape remains gripped by a heated redistricting battle, with the State Senate approving contentious new congressional boundaries yesterday, August 12, even as House Democrats continue their dramatic out-of-state protest, effectively paralyzing the lower chamber. This mid-decade redistricting effort, strongly pushed by former President Donald Trump’s team, aims to solidify Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. The Senate’s 19-2 vote…

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Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response

Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response

Texas Flood Aftermath: Search Continues, Lawmakers Convene to Address Disaster Response AUSTIN, Texas – The grim search for victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country floods is now in its third week, as officials continue efforts to pinpoint the exact number of individuals still missing from the devastating Fourth of July weekend disaster. With at least 135 confirmed fatalities, primarily along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, the focus has shifted to both ongoing recovery and a critical legislative response….

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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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