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Texas House Approves Contentious GOP Congressional Map, Lawsuits Expected

Texas House Approves Contentious GOP Congressional Map, Lawsuits Expected

Texas House Approves Contentious GOP Congressional Map, Lawsuits Expected AUSTIN, TX – The Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday evening, August 20, 2025, passed a new Republican-favored congressional map following a contentious special session. The controversial redistricting plan aims to significantly reshape the state’s political landscape by potentially flipping five Democratic-held seats, primarily through merging existing Democratic districts in key urban areas like Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth, and making two Rio Grande Valley districts more competitive for Republicans. The…

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Texas House Advances Controversial Congressional Maps After Democratic Return

Texas House Advances Controversial Congressional Maps After Democratic Return

Texas House Advances Controversial Congressional Maps After Democratic Return A contentious bill proposing new congressional maps in Texas moved closer to becoming law Monday evening, after the Texas House of Representatives’ redistricting committee voted to advance it. This crucial step clears the way for the legislation to be considered on the House floor, signaling a significant victory for Republicans. The breakthrough came earlier Monday when the House finally achieved a quorum, ending a two-week standoff with Democratic lawmakers who had…

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Texas Political Standoff Escalates: Abbott Calls Second Special Session Amidst Democratic Walkout

Texas Political Standoff Escalates: Abbott Calls Second Special Session Amidst Democratic Walkout

Texas Political Standoff Escalates: Abbott Calls Second Special Session Amidst Democratic Walkout Governor Greg Abbott has immediately called a second special legislative session in Texas, less than two hours after the first overtime round concluded Friday without progress, as most House Democrats remain out of state, denying a quorum. The new session is set to tackle virtually the same stalled agenda, with redistricting and disaster response at the forefront of the Governor’s priorities. Other items include stricter regulations on consumable…

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Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting

Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting

Texas Democrats Confirm Return as Abbott Prepares for Second Special Session on Redistricting Texas House Democrats, who previously left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps, are confirming their return to Texas. This signals the imminent conclusion of the first special session and the likely immediate commencement of a second. Sources close to the legislators indicate a loose plan for their return this weekend. However, a spokesperson for the Texas House Democratic Caucus emphasized that their travel…

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Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps

Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps

Texas Gridlock: Abbott Vows Immediate New Special Session After Lawmakers Fail on Maps Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced he will immediately convene another special legislative session, following declarations from House Speaker Dustin Burrows and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick that the current overtime session will adjourn this Friday. The decision comes as the Legislature remains deadlocked, unable to pass any new laws, primarily due to Texas House Democrats having left the state last week. The Democrats’ quorum break was initiated…

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Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session

Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session

Governor Abbott Unveils Ambitious 18-Item Agenda for Upcoming Special Session Governor Greg Abbott has officially announced the comprehensive agenda for an upcoming special legislative session, set to commence on Monday, July 21, at 12:00 PM. The proclamation, issued on July 9, identifies a substantial list of 18 critical items that lawmakers will address during the session. This significant announcement by the Governor signals a busy legislative period ahead for Texas, as the state prepares to tackle a wide range of…

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