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Texas Democrats Disrupt Abbott's Session Over Redistricting Crisis
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott's special legislative session faces disruption due to House Democrats protesting GOP redistricting tied to flood relief.
- Democrats claim Abbott can independently implement flood aid, while Republicans condemn their absence amid a crisis.
- Many climate-related bills remain unaddressed despite persistent disaster threats.
- Only one bill addressing climate change has passed, which restricts municipal climate policies.
