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Governor Abbott declares state emergency over Texas diesel costs

Governor Greg Abbott declared a state emergency in response to soaring Texas gas prices. Congressman Chip Roy discussed the emergency and defended Abbott's action.

Where
Statewide
When
September 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Texas Senate campaign funds raised$18 million1 Who pays or receives it: Ken Paxton

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Who's involved

  • Greg AbbottGovernor
  • Chip RoyCongressman

The facts

  • Texas gas prices hit historic September average of $3.90 per gallon.1
  • Governor Greg Abbott declared a state emergency over diesel costs.1
  • Ken Paxton raised $18 million in the third quarter.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Congressman Chip Roy Defended Governor Abbott's state emergency declaration.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Congressman Chip Roy reacts to Governor Abbott declaring state emergency over diesel costs

    Fox Business

  • Watch Congressman Chip Roy reacts to Governor Abbott declaring state emergency over diesel costs

    FOX One

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Congressman Chip Roy reacts to Governor Abbott declaring state emergency over diesel costs Fox Business Not rated, October 6, 2026
  2. Watch Congressman Chip Roy reacts to Governor Abbott declaring state emergency over diesel costs - FBN FOX One Not rated, October 6, 2026

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