Texas Democrats' protest over redistricting delays flood disaster legislation
Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent a vote on a new congressional redistricting map, effectively stalling other legislative priorities, including bills related to a deadly July 4th flood.
Texas House Democrats have fled the state to prevent a vote on a new congressional redistricting map, effectively stalling other legislative priorities, including bills related to a deadly July 4th flood.
'Come and take it': Texas Dems in MA say they aren't scared of quorum break arrests
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
During a press conference after their meeting, the lawmakers stood by their decision to break quorum, and said they do not fear threats being made to arrest them.
Ken Paxton will ask court to vacate seats of Democrats who do not return by Friday
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
At least 50 Democrats from the Texas House have left the state in an attempt to prevent the passage of a new congressional map.
Sen. Cornyn calls on FBI to help bring back Texas Dems that fled the state
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
In a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn asked the agency to aid the state's effort to “locate or arrest potential lawbreakers."
'Time for y'all to love America again': Texas Dems in Illinois call on Republicans to 'be brave'
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.
Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois this week to break quorum called on state Republicans to "be brave" and refuse President Donald Trump's demand to redraw the state's congressional districts.
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Texas Republicans are trying to redraw congressional districts to pick up five additional U.S. House seats. Democrats face financial and political risk in their bid to block the GOP plan.
Texas Democrats flee state, Republicans issue arrest warrants in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.
Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.
Texas GOP's new map would move Rep. Crockett’s home out of her district, slash Dem seats
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.
Abbott issues ultimatum as Texas Democrats break quorum in redistricting fight
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas House Democrats say they traveled to Chicago to avoid further movement in the state's redistricting process.
Texas Senate passes THC ban, bill now heads to Texas House
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
The Texas Senate has once again passed a bill that would enact a full ban on THC in hemp-derived consumables, setting up a potential showdown with Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously vetoed a similar measure.
Rep. Julie Johnson on redistricting | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas lawmakers unveiled a proposed redistricting map this week. The map shifts several districts that are currently held by Democrats.
Texas lawmakers unveiled a proposed redistricting map this week. The map shifts several districts that are currently held by Democrats.
Rep. Julie Johnson on redistricting | Texas: The issue is
Congresswoman Julie Johnson sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss the proposed redistricting maps presented by state lawmakers this week.
Congresswoman Julie Johnson sits down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss the proposed redistricting maps presented by state lawmakers this week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott on special session | Texas: The issue is
Gov. Greg Abbott sits down with the Texas Trio's Steven Dial to talk about redistricting, THC regulation and flood response as state lawmakers return for a special session.
Gov. Greg Abbott sits down with the Texas Trio's Steven Dial to talk about redistricting, THC regulation and flood response as state lawmakers return for a special session.