The governor was quick to request federal assistance last week after devastating floods hit the Texas Hill Country.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) said the Texas legislature would concentrate on redrawing the state’s congressional maps, which heavily favor Republicans. The governor called a special session for state lawmakers to address the matter,

Joe Scarborough slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his use of a bizarre football analogy when asked if he would call for an investigation into possible failures surrounding the readiness for and response to the deadly floods that swept through his state last weekend.

Four days have passed since anyone was found alive in the aftermath of the floods in Kerr County, Texas, officials said Tuesday.

Flags are half-staff across Texas today, as Gov. Greg Abbott ordered them lowered to honor the victims of the deadly Texas floods.

Texas leaders across political lines urge prayer for flood victims as the state, ranked third most religious in the U.S., copes with devastating floods that have claimed at least 80 lives.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in Kerr County, Texas yesterday during a press conference that 161 people are currently missing due to the flooding in the region. Recovery efforts are still underway.