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Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness

CBS News on MSN · 23m

Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session after deadly Central Texas floods

The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.

Greg Abbott Was Asked Who's To Blame For The Texas Floods, And His Response Is Going Viral For Being "Tone-Deaf" And "Insane"

Well, Texas Governor Greg Abbott was confronted directly by a reporter who asked him who was to blame for the tragedy, and his comments are going viral:

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Abbott invokes a football metaphor in Texas flood response

Following an aerial tour of the area, Abbott told reporters that blame-seeking was “the word choice of losers.” The governor then turned to that most cherished Texas unifier, football, likening emergency responders to a football team faced with a setback.

Flood death toll in Central Texas rises to 119

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Central Texas flood casualties rise to 118 killed, 172 missing

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state lawmakers to convene a special session on Monday as the death toll rose to 118, with 172 missing, following the July 5 flooding.

The latest on the catastrophic floods in central Texas

The death toll from a devastating flash flood in several Texas counties continues to rise. Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 109 people have died and more than 161 are still unaccounted for, five days after the event.

Texas governor says at least 161 people missing after floods

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 161 people are known to be missing, after catastrophic flooding hit the state. The number includes five Camp Mystic campers, a counselor, “another child not associated with the camp” and 12 people “in other parts of the state.

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Gov. Abbott demands comprehensive overhaul of Texas flood warning systems as death toll rises

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more ...

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Gov. Abbott faces backlash over likening those questioning flood response to 'losers'

Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the ...

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Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott adds flood response to special session agenda

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers ...

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Unpacking claim Greg Abbott said he'd deport God if he 'came into Texas illegally'

The claim spread widely on social media after the floods that devastated the Lone Star State in early July 2025.

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Gov. Abbott outlines special session agenda, including flood recovery, THC, redistricting and abortion pill crackdown

Lawmakers will take up bills on items related to flood warning systems, flood relief funding and natural disaster preparation ...

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'Let's Pray': Texas Governor Greg Abbott Stops Press Conference To Comfort Flood Victims In Kerr County

Texas Governor Greg Abbott stopped his press conference to comfort victims of flooding in Kerr County, Texas yesterday.

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Criticism mounts after Abbott's 'tone-deaf' remarks on football team analogy

After his comments, many shared their criticism of Abbott on social media. Make Mindful Decisions posted on X, "That's ...

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NWS warnings came hours in advance, but still may not have reached Texas flood victims

After deadly floodwaters swept through Central Texas, there are questions about the timeline of weather alerts and possible ...

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