More than one million Houstonians could have new congressional representation as early as next year under Gov. Greg Abbott's push to redraw the state's political maps.

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.

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

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

Texas special session called to address flood warning failures and emergency response after Hill Country flooding caused more than 100 deaths.

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd were asked about the response to deadly flash flooding during a press briefing in Kerrville, Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dustin Burrows took an aerial tour surveying damage that was left behind in Kerr County.

S an Antonio anchor Stephania Jimenez fumed Saturday over a press conference that featured Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott thanking each other and President Donald Trump instead of giving immediate updates on the lethal floods in central Texas.