It appears Gov. Abbott was in Orange County California during Hill Country floods Abbott canceled whatever trip he is on to come back for a news conference at 9pm in the Hill Country With the Governor Absent, Patrick again leads the Texas response to a deadly natural disaster Paxton drops appeal of nearly $7 million judgment for violations of Texas Whistleblowers Act

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