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Texas’ Republican-controlled House approves new maps to create more winnable GOP congressional seats

The maps need to be approved by the GOP-controlled state Senate and signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott before they ...

Obama Applauds Newsom's California Redistricting Plan As 'Responsible' As Texas GOP Pushes New Maps

Newsom and Democratic leaders say they’ll ask voters to approve their new maps only for the next few elections, returning map ...

Texas judge deals blow to GOP plan for Ten Commandments in school

A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders sought an injunction against the law, which was to go into effect on Sept.

Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican ...

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition back Cornyn over Paxton in Texas primary as polls show tight race

AIPAC and the Republican Jewish Coalition back Sen. John Cornyn over Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP primary, citing his ...

Texas Democrats return home after redistricting row

Republican lawmakers are expected to quickly pass new voting maps, but Democrats still say they were victorious in the ...

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier alleges "illegal confinement" by GOP after refusing police escort to leave Capitol

A Democratic state lawmaker who fled Texas in protest of a GOP redistricting effort is asking a court to let her exit the Capitol, after she was told she needs a police escort to leave the building.

Texas lawmakers return home after walking out of legislature and spending two weeks in Illinois to prevent GOP remap

The Democratic lawmakers have been in Illinois since Aug. 3 to avoid a vote on the remap during a special legislative session ...