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Texas Rebuilds: How Gov. Abbott And George Strait Are Helping Flood-Hit Communities Recover

Gov. Greg Abbott distributed relief checks to Leander flood victims, supported by George Strait’s $6.25M benefit concert.
KUT

Gov. Abbott orders Texas state agencies to enforce age restrictions on THC sales

Texas’ governor issued an executive order Wednesday mandating age restrictions on consumable hemp products containing THC.

Texas Gov. Abbott issues hemp order. What it says about age limits, other rules

The Wednesday executive order comes follows special sessions where lawmakers did not pass rules for regulating consumable hemp products.
Los Angeles Times

Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign redistricting maps after lawmakers approve them

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday promised to quickly sign off on a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map gerrymandered to help the GOP maintain its slim majority in ...
KVUE

Texas Gov. Abbott calls 2nd special session, to start almost immediately after end of the 1st

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers get a two-hour break Friday before they're expected back in their chambers. After the first special session adjourned sine die at 10 a.m. Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott ...
Houston Chronicle

Is Gov. Greg Abbott calling too many special sessions?

Gov. Greg Abbott has used special sessions of the Texas Legislature so frequently as a political weapon that lawmakers have been in session for what amounts to an extra 230 days over the last four ...