Texas, Greg Abbott and Flash flood
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The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.
The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.
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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.
More than one million Houstonians could have new congressional representation as early as next year under Gov. Greg Abbott's push to redraw the state's political maps.
Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms could bring heavy downpours to already saturated areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
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Governor Greg Abbott has requested additional counties be added to President Trump's Major Disaster Declaration in order to provide federal disaster assistance to communities affected by the catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country.