Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting
A Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting voted to allow the map to go before the full Senate. A vote is scheduled to happen during the Senate Special Session on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
A Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting voted to allow the map to go before the full Senate. A vote is scheduled to happen during the Senate Special Session on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.
'Cowardice and Cheats': Texas House passes controversial map over Democratic opposition
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
Texas House Reps. approved congressional district map
Democrats denied the inevitable, but the clock ran out. Here's what's next for Texas Dems. after the House approved a new congressional district map.
Democrats denied the inevitable, but the clock ran out. Here's what's next for Texas Dems. after the House approved a new congressional district map.
Texas House passes new congressional district map
With national attention on the Texas redistricting dispute, House Republicans just approved a new congressional district map.
With national attention on the Texas redistricting dispute, House Republicans just approved a new congressional district map.
Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Redistricting debate gets heated: 'You left!'
The Texas House will vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay. The Republican-led House is looking to create five additional GOP House seats ahead of next year's midterm election. Redistricting is usually only done after the U.S. census every 10 years. Republicans say the new districts were drawn to maximize partisan advantage. Democrats oppose the new maps, saying they're based on racial discrimination. The Senate has already passed the new Congressional maps.
The Texas House will vote on new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay. The Republican-led House is looking to create five additional GOP House seats ahead of next year's midterm election. Redistricting is usually only done after the U.S. census every 10 years. Republicans say the new districts were drawn to maximize partisan advantage. Democrats oppose the new maps, saying they're based on racial discrimination. The Senate has already passed the new Congressional maps.
Kristi Noem says border wall to be painted black to deter people from climbing it
Kristi Noem has revealed a striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy.
Kristi Noem has revealed a striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy.
Tarrant County officials vote to reduce polling sites
Tarrant County commissioners voted to cut nearly half of the county's early voting sites and more than 100 Election Day locations, sparking debate about voter suppression and accessibility.
Tarrant County commissioners voted to cut nearly half of the county's early voting sites and more than 100 Election Day locations, sparking debate about voter suppression and accessibility.
Oklahoma to test teachers from New York, California for ‘radical leftist ideology’
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier sleeps on House floor after refusing DPS escort
A state lawmaker from North Texas slept on the Texas House floor on Monday night after refusing a Republican-mandated state trooper escort. State Rep. Nicole Collier said she “refuses to sign away her dignity" and is calling herself a political prisoner.
A state lawmaker from North Texas slept on the Texas House floor on Monday night after refusing a Republican-mandated state trooper escort. State Rep. Nicole Collier said she “refuses to sign away her dignity" and is calling herself a political prisoner.
Redistricting legislation advances as Democrats return
Texas lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Texas lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Tarrant Co discusses plans to close 100 voting sites
Tarrant County Commissioners are discussing plans to close down more than 100 Election Day voting sites.
Tarrant County Commissioners are discussing plans to close down more than 100 Election Day voting sites.
Tarrant County officials vote to reduce voting sites
Tarrant County commissioners are set to vote on a proposal to drastically reduce the number of early voting and Election Day polling locations tomorrow, a plan that opponents argue is a form of voter suppression.
Tarrant County commissioners are set to vote on a proposal to drastically reduce the number of early voting and Election Day polling locations tomorrow, a plan that opponents argue is a form of voter suppression.
Texas Democrats return for second special session
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Epstein files latest: DOJ will give documents to Congress
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says DOJ cooperating 'in good faith effort' to produce files
Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
Trump says he will sign executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots, voting machines
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
The president in a social media post Monday said he wants to sign the order to bring “honesty" to the 2026 midterm elections.
European leaders join Zelenskyy for talks in DC
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is bringing European leaders with him to the White House today. He's meeting with President Trump in hopes of ending the war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is bringing European leaders with him to the White House today. He's meeting with President Trump in hopes of ending the war with Russia.