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Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk
The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled Legislature drew political lines that helped pad the ...
Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting
By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking ...
Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington
Republicans are promising an "open and transparent" process while Democrats say redrawing the congressional boundaries is all ...
Focus at Four: Texas special legislative session to tackle flooding, redistricting
After the devastating July 4 floods in Central Texas, people across the state have called for more warning systems. While ...
Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.
At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents ...
Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms
Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points ...
Texas Democrats threaten walkout over "Trump takeover" as special session begins
With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.
Texas Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in special session
Texas lawmakers begin a special session Monday. Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in order to skew voting results so the GOP wins more seats. Trump favors the idea.
Maddow Blog | 5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme
Why is this about the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? Several ...
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The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.
Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC ...
Donald Trump addresses Texas plan to boost Republican majority
Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.
Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...