The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp laws. A bill to help build emergency systems failed in the spring.

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.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said search and rescue efforts continue after the deadly floods in Central Texas as crews work to remove debris from roads and bridges. The governor said search parties still include many out-of-state volunteers and dog teams.

Governor Abbott and other officials attended a press conference in San Angelo, Texas, to discuss the response to the recent floods and the state's efforts to support the recovery process, including providing individual and public assistance,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Governor Greg Abbott visited San Angelo, offering support after Texas floods and discussing recovery efforts and emergency legislation.

Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday.