Texas House committee advances redrawn congressional map
The Texas House Redistricting Committee advanced a redrawn congressional map Saturday that looks to add five new Republican seats to Congress next year.
Texas lawmakers hear from the public on redistricting effort
Hundreds of people have signed up to comment at the first and only Texas House hearing on the Republican redistricting map. The map’s author defends it as partisan but legal.
Proposed Texas redistricting map would drastically shift Democrat-held seats
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he would like to gain five congressional seats through a midterm redistricting effort in the state.
SMU expert expects 'some level' of success for Texas Democrats in redistricting opposition
With the looming proposal to redraw Texas’ congressional districts, the prospect of leaving the state to prevent a vote is appealing to some critics.
Arlington hearing sees strong pushback against redrawing congressional maps
Amidst strong public opposition, Texas lawmakers are holding hearings on redrawing congressional maps at President Trump's urging, despite previous claims of "race-blind" maps and concerns about disenfranchising minority voters.
Texas THC ban threatens access for epilepsy patients, veterans
Texas lawmakers are again pushing legislation to ban most consumable THC products, despite a previous veto by Governor Abbott and strong opposition from advocates who say it will harm those using them for medical reasons.
'Stop this steal': Texas Democrats leave state during Senate redistricting talks
More than a dozen Texas Democrats traveled in two separate delegations to California and Illinois in search of support.
Texas congressional candidate removed, arrested during redistricting hearing
A Texas congressional candidate was arrested Thursday evening while testifying against Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Texas Special Session: House Dems leave state in response to agenda
The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Texas lawmakers begin controversial redistricting process
Gov. Abbott has called on state lawmakers to re-draw congressional lines, which has sparked protests from state and national democrats.
First public hearing on Texas redistricting draws opposition from Democrats
Thursday was the first time the public has been able to speak out for or against this process that is not traditionally done midway between census reports.
"Alligator Alcatraz" controversy comes to Texas as Cornyn backs new facility
Texas Senator John Cornyn has expressed support for creating an "Alligator Alcatraz-like" immigrant detention facility in Texas, modeled after a controversial Florida facility, while the Department of Homeland Security seeks other states to expand detention capacity amid allegations of inhumane conditions at the existing site.
After 'Death Star Bill' upheld by Texas court, lawsuit takes aim at 133 Dallas ordinances
A lawsuit filed by a nonprofit on behalf of Dallas taxpayers claims that over 130 city ordinances are out of line with a 2023 state law dubbed the "Death Star Bill."
'Meet fire with fire': O'Rourke says Democrats need aggressive approach to Texas redistricting
O'Rouke said Republicans were more focused on being in power, while Democrats were more focused on being right.
Texas Special Session: THC battle could end in Abbott, Patrick standoff
The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs unanimously passed Senate Bill 5 Tuesday afternoon. The bill aims to ban the sale of consumable hemp products containing THC, the compound in marijuana causing a “high."
Expert weighs-in on Texas Senate race between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a strong primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton, who leads in polls despite Cornyn's fundraising advantage, with a potential Trump endorsement and Angela Paxton's divorce proceedings being key factors, according to SMU political science professor Cal Jillson.
Gov. Abbott calls for THC ban for those under 21, stiff regulations as special session gets underway
Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a ban on THC products for anyone under the age of 21 and tougher regulations for the hemp industry in Texas as lawmakers return for a special session.
North Texas Lawmakers weigh in on special session's trending topics
North Texas representatives are engaged in the Texas special legislative session, addressing flood response, new THC regulations, and a contentious congressional redistricting effort driven by President Trump.
Texas Special Session: Historic flooding, THC, redistricting on priority list
The Texas Legislature will convene a 30-day special session on Monday to address 18 items outlined by Governor Greg Abbott, including flood relief, THC product regulation, and congressional redistricting.