The number of counties under Gov. Greg Abbott's disaster declaration for the deadly flooding in the Texas Hill Country has doubled since July 4, according to his past announcements.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott expands the disaster declaration to include four new counties due to severe flooding, seeking additional federal aid and offering various support measures for recovery.

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed the bill and put it on the special session agenda, saying he wants a narrower version.

On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on State Affairs passed a bill that would eliminate the majority of hemp products in Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced SNAP replacement benefits extensions following the Texas floods through August 18. “The State of Texas continues to support Texans impacted by the recent catastrophic flooding so they can care for themselves and their families,

On Tuesday, Texas senators unanimously voted a newly-revived THC ban out of committee, fast-tracking it to the full Texas Senate.

Abbott, a Republican, vetoed a similar ban in late June, saying the bill harmed the state’s agricultural industry and opposed federal 2018 farm

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has awarded over $99 million in housing tax credits to finance the development or rehabilitation of 63 rental properties,

Texas Gov. Abbott has called a special session to address the proposed THC ban after vetoing SB 3. Here's what he said as to why he did so.