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.

The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.

Gov. Abbott has added new items to the Legislature's special session agenda stemming from recent flooding events. Here's what to know.

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

Gov. Greg Abbott is facing fierce criticism after dismissing questions about state and local officials' response to the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding, calling efforts to assign blame "the word choice of losers" and likening the ongoing disaster to a football game.

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

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

In the Austin area, 12 people are still missing and 16 are known to have perished after rain swept away homes along rivers and creeks.

Governor Abbott updates on Texas flood response with over 2,200 personnel deployed and various assistance measures in place.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) suggested Tuesday that those looking to assign “blame” for the deadly flood in Kerr County last weekend might just have the mindset of “losers.”Abbott confirmed that more than 100 people died over the July Fourth holiday weekend,

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