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Greg Abbott, Texas legislature and second special session

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

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Gov. Greg Abbott targets lawmakers who flee state to block votes in expanded special session agenda

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

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Abbott adds new legislation to second special session, including punishing awol legislators

After the Texas House passed a Congressional redistricting bill Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he was adding new legislation to the call for the second special legislative session. Abbott sent a message to the Texas legislature expanding the second special session agenda that he first called on Friday.

Texas, Greg Abbott and Democrats

CBS News on MSN · 12d

Exclusive interview with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott as Democrats boycott redistricting plan

On Monday, Abbott spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink live during the 5 p.m. newscast about the political standoff in Austin.

Fox News on MSN · 16d

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said they won't be able to wait out the redistricting push.

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Gov. Greg Abbott warns about ‘battle ahead’ as new congressional map heads for his desk

Democrats from Austin to Washington were defiant, calling the maps racist and illegal, accusing Republicans of political ...

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Gov. Abbott promises fastest storm recovery in Texas history, defends redistricting, Ten Commandments in schools

INGRAM, Texas – Gov. Greg Abbott said the recovery from the Hill Country floods will be the state’s fastest from any storm in ...

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Governor Greg Abbott Bolsters Fight Against Human Trafficking with New Texas Legislation

Governor Abbott signs bills to strengthen Texas' stance on human trafficking, eliminating parole for traffickers of children ...

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Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor appears determined to win any battle — even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to ...

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Greg Abbott's polls went up after killing the THC ban—so why is he wading back in?

Polling conducted by McLaughlin and Associates, which has worked for President Donald Trump, showed that Abbott saw a 5-point ...

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Texas Legislators Unite to Pass Youth Camp Safety Laws After Tragic Flood, Governor Greg Abbott Ready to Sign

Texas legislators passed new youth camp safety laws following tragic flooding, with Governor Abbott ready to sign the bill, ...

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Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative session

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday added three new items to his agenda for the ongoing special session, including ...

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Governor Abbott revisits Hill Country flood victims to deliver funding aid

Governor Greg Abbott and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented financial assistance to additional families ...

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