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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage
Texas Gov. Abbott calls for redrawing congressional map ahead of midterms
Abbott announces redistricting will be included in Texas special session
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Voting Rights Plaintiffs and Texas Officials Spar Over Mid-Decade Redistricting
A group of plaintiffs in a case challenging the State’s redistricting map have asked the trial court to reopen testimony in the case in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to call a special session to consider redrawing some of
'Sacred Covenant' – How the Paxton divorce rocks the bruising Republican Senate primary in Texas
Will Ken Paxton's divorce be a turning point in the Texas Senate race?
The news of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's divorce from his wife of 38 years may be a gift to at least one Texan: his Republican primary opponent, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton and Cornyn have been barreling toward a bruising 2026 primary battle to represent Republicans in the Texas Senate race next fall.
Texas Court Seals Records in Ken Paxton’s Divorce Case
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Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.
Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.
Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's everything you need to know.
Starbase is Elon Musk's city in Texas for SpaceX employees. Here's the lowdown on its history, government, and controversy.
Texas to consider redistricting congressional map in special session
The state legislature will take the rare step of considering a mid-decade redrawing of district lines in light of concerns raised by the Justice Department.
Texas to consider redrawing congressional maps during special legislative session
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that tackling redrawing the state's congressional maps would be part of an special legislative session later this summer as Republicans seek to hold on to their narrow U.S. House majority in next year's midterm elections.
Colin Allred's Chances of Winning Texas Senate Election: Polls
"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.
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Mid-Decade Redistricting in Texas Redux?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has put redrawing the State’s congressional map on the agenda for a special legislative session. Stories here, here, and here. From one of the news stories: Republican Texas Gov.
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Amarillo City Council takeaways: Election results, public accusations, police chief search
The mayor also brought up the return of a visible countdown timer to enforce speaking limits in public comment.