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Mayors petition Abbott to revive DART funding, governance bills in Texas’ special session
House Bill 3187 and Senate Bill 2118 — would change how DART is funded and governed, respectively. HB 3187 would have required the transit ...
Greg Abbott logs $20M campaign haul after school voucher win
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott raised $20 million over eight days in June, with several $1 million checks from GOP megadonors.
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Texas needs up to $54 billion to reduce flood risks, according to state's first flood plan
The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...
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Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
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TEXAS VIEW: Disaster policies correctly added to special session; let’s avoid kneejerk actions
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
Texas legislative committees to prioritize disaster response
The Texas Senate and House are prioritizing disaster response and redistricting in the upcoming special session that begins Monday. The Republican leaders of both chambers have ...
Fate of dozens remains unknown in Texas flooding: 'Don't know how many were lost'
A large percentage of people still unaccounted for were probably visiting the area, Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stops in Fort Worth to sign a pair of border bills
Abbott also spoke to U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan about Texas' collaboration with the federal government on immigration enforcement and disaster response.
In wake of deadly flood, Texas legislative committees to prioritize disaster response
The Texas Senate and House are prioritizing disaster response and redistricting in the upcoming special session that begins ...