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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.
The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.
Gov. Greg Abbott topped all Texas politicians in political fundraising so far this year, raising more than $20 million for his campaign, a figure that dwarfs every other hopeful who has announced they are running for a statewide office in 2026.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.
Governor Abbott of Texas seeks additional federal aid following floods, aiming to include Hamilton and Travis counties in the Major Disaster Declaration for recovery support.
Abbott has refused to release months of emails between his office and Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and former head of the so-called federal Department of Government Efficiency, arguing that the messages are “intimate” and “embarrassing,” and thus not suitable for public viewing.
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The Peachtree Trust in West Lake Hills gave Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's campaign one of the four $1M checks he received in June.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is refusing to release months of email communications between his office and Elon Musk or representatives from Musk’s companies, arguing the messages are “intimate” and “embarrassing” and therefore not subject to public disclosure.
The Texas governor's office cited legal language that it could withhold "intimate and embarrassing" information — in this case, financial information.
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'He's Got To Answer Some Questions': Hakeem Jeffries Loses It, Calls Out Greg Abbott's Shameless Attempts To Redraw Texas Congressional Maps
During his remarks from the House floor today, Representative Hakeem Jeffries called out Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his partisan attempts to redraw Texas congressional maps. Jeffries stated, "He's got to answer some questions.
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San Angelo Standard-Times on MSNGov. Greg Abbott visits San Angelo, praises flood response, promises continued recovery aid
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited San Angelo to praise Tom Green County’s flood response, meet with officials and families, and promise continued recovery support.