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Texas’ New Congressional Map Immediately Challenged with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias

Texas’ New Congressional Map Immediately Challenged with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias

Texas’ New Congressional Map Immediately Challenged with Lawsuit Alleging Racial Bias Hours after the Texas Senate approved a new congressional map on Saturday, a lawsuit has been filed against Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson, alleging the redrawn districts are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws. The controversial legislation, which Governor Abbott has vowed to “swiftly” sign into law, aims to bolster Republican representation in Congress. The 67-page complaint, brought by 13 Texas residents, argues that…

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Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Texas Lawmakers Clash Over Controversial GOP Congressional Maps Ahead of 2026 Midterms A heated debate is unfolding in the Texas State Capitol as lawmakers consider new Republican-proposed congressional maps, a mid-decade redistricting effort that has ignited a national political battle. Experts and Democrats are raising urgent concerns that the proposed boundaries, designed to potentially secure five additional GOP seats, could significantly dilute the voices of diverse Texan communities and undermine fair representation. The controversial maps are accused of gerrymandering, lumping…

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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 GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition

Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition

Texas House Advances Controversial GOP Congressional Map Amid Fierce Opposition The Republican-controlled Texas House is moving swiftly today, August 20, 2025, to advance a contentious new congressional map designed to secure up to five additional U.S. House seats for the GOP. This unusual mid-decade redistricting effort comes under direct pressure from President Donald Trump, aiming to bolster the Republican Party’s slim majority in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have vehemently opposed the plan, characterizing it as an…

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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 Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Thousands Protest GOP Map in Austin

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Thousands Protest GOP Map in Austin

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Thousands Protest GOP Map in Austin More than 5,000 individuals converged on the Texas Capitol in Austin yesterday, Saturday, August 16, to vehemently protest the Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan. The contentious proposal, which organizers claim is designed to bolster Republican advantage in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, has ignited a fresh wave of political tension in the state. The proposed new electoral map is projected to secure at least five additional seats for Republicans in…

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Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff

Texas Redistricting Battle Intensifies as Senate Approves Maps Amidst House Standoff The Texas political landscape remains gripped by a heated redistricting battle, with the State Senate approving contentious new congressional boundaries yesterday, August 12, even as House Democrats continue their dramatic out-of-state protest, effectively paralyzing the lower chamber. This mid-decade redistricting effort, strongly pushed by former President Donald Trump’s team, aims to solidify Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives ahead of the 2026 election. The Senate’s 19-2 vote…

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Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke’s Financial Support for Out-of-State Texas Democrats

Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke’s Financial Support for Out-of-State Texas Democrats

Judge Blocks Beto O’Rourke’s Financial Support for Out-of-State Texas Democrats A Tarrant County judge has issued a temporary injunction barring former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke and his political organization, Powered by People, from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state to prevent a new congressional map from passing. The ruling, handed down Friday evening, came less than four hours after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging deceptive fundraising practices and illegal support for the out-of-state legislators….

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Texas Redistricting Showdown Intensifies: Abbott Seeks Lawmaker’s Removal as Quorum Battle Looms

Texas Redistricting Showdown Intensifies: Abbott Seeks Lawmaker’s Removal as Quorum Battle Looms

Texas Redistricting Showdown Intensifies: Abbott Seeks Lawmaker’s Removal as Quorum Battle Looms The political standoff over redistricting in Texas has reached a critical juncture, with Governor Greg Abbott pushing for the immediate removal of State Representative Gene Wu as the special legislative session attempts to reconvene Friday. Abbott, a Republican, has formally petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to declare Wu’s office “forfeited” after the Democratic lawmaker, along with others, left the state to deny the quorum needed to vote on…

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Texas Redistricting Standoff Escalates: Democrats Evade Quorum, Abbott Orders Arrests, Trump Weighs In

Texas Redistricting Standoff Escalates: Democrats Evade Quorum, Abbott Orders Arrests, Trump Weighs In

Texas Redistricting Standoff Escalates: Democrats Evade Quorum, Abbott Orders Arrests, Trump Weighs In The political standoff over redistricting in Texas escalated dramatically on Tuesday, August 5, as the State House of Representatives once again failed to achieve a quorum, halting efforts to advance a contentious new congressional map. The legislative paralysis stems from a mass walkout by Democratic members, who fled the state to prevent the Republican-controlled legislature from passing a map they argue unfairly favors the GOP. In response…

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Texas Republicans Convene Special Session to Redraw House Maps, Face Democratic Opposition

Texas Republicans Convene Special Session to Redraw House Maps, Face Democratic Opposition

Texas Republicans Convene Special Session to Redraw House Maps, Face Democratic Opposition AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Republicans are set to convene a special legislative session this week with the primary goal of redrawing the state’s congressional maps. This aggressive push, strongly urged by former President Donald Trump, aims to create up to five new winnable House seats for the GOP ahead of the 2026 elections, solidifying the party’s control. The session, called by Governor Greg Abbott, also addresses the devastating…

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Texas Redistricting Battle Ignites: GOP Map Push Met with Democratic Counter-Threats

Texas Redistricting Battle Ignites: GOP Map Push Met with Democratic Counter-Threats

Texas Redistricting Battle Ignites: GOP Map Push Met with Democratic Counter-Threats Texas is on the brink of a major political confrontation as Governor Greg Abbott signals a move to redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade. This controversial decision, aimed at securing more seats for the Republican Party, has ignited fierce opposition from Democrats nationally, who are now threatening retaliatory redistricting efforts in blue states. The highly anticipated special legislative session, set to begin on July 21, will feature redistricting prominently…

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Texas Braces for Showdown: Special Session Looms Over Trump-Backed Redistricting Push

Texas Braces for Showdown: Special Session Looms Over Trump-Backed Redistricting Push

Texas Braces for Showdown: Special Session Looms Over Trump-Backed Redistricting Push Texas is on the brink of a major political confrontation as Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session for Monday, July 21, 2025. The session is set to address contentious redistricting proposals, which critics allege are being aggressively pushed by former President Donald Trump to immediately create five new Republican-majority congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. This aggressive move, which deviates from standard decennial census-based redistricting,…

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Texas Redistricting Showdown: Trump Targets Five New GOP House Seats as Special Session Looms

Texas Redistricting Showdown: Trump Targets Five New GOP House Seats as Special Session Looms

Texas Redistricting Showdown: Trump Targets Five New GOP House Seats as Special Session Looms President Donald Trump is actively pushing for a significant redrawing of Texas’s congressional map, aiming to secure an additional three to five Republican seats in the U.S. House. This aggressive move comes as the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is set to convene a special session next week to consider new district lines, a decision recently formalized by Gov. Greg Abbott. Trump conveyed his strategy to Texas congressional…

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Texas Governor Abbott Convenes Special Session on Flood Crisis, Redistricting

Texas Governor Abbott Convenes Special Session on Flood Crisis, Redistricting

Texas Governor Abbott Convenes Special Session on Flood Crisis, Redistricting Governor Greg Abbott has officially called for a special legislative session set to begin on July 21, 2025, with a primary focus on enhancing Texas’s preparedness for natural disasters following recent devastating floods. The Governor’s proclamation, issued this week, outlines a comprehensive agenda aimed at improving the state’s resilience against future flooding events. Key legislative items related to flood preparedness include strengthening early warning systems, improving emergency communications, allocating relief…

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