President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has obliged Trump by adding redistricting to a crowded special session that also includes disaster recovery and preparedness.

Sunday's protest, titled "Focus on Flooding, Not Redistricting", will take aim at the efforts by Texas to add Republican seats to Congress.

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Governor Abbott of Texas seeks additional federal aid following floods, aiming to include Hamilton and Travis counties in the Major Disaster Declaration for recovery support.

Governor Abbott and other officials attended a press conference in San Angelo, Texas, to discuss the response to the recent floods and the state's efforts to support the recovery process, including providing individual and public assistance,

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that the flooding left 101 people missing statewide, including 97 people in Kerr County. Authorities would continue to search for those missing and identify the victims, Abbott said, advising it can take a few days and suggesting that number could be revised down.

The Texas Legislature is scheduled to convene Monday for a special session, which now includes flood-related issues.