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Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

The Washington Post · 1d

Democrats slam rush to redraw US House maps at first hearing in Texas

Texas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP’s unusual push to redraw the state’s House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections

Fox News · 9h

Texas plans to redraw congressional maps

Democrats vow to retaliate with changes of their own.

Texas, Democrats and redistricting

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Democratic Texas congressional candidate dragged out, arrested after rant at redistricting hearing, wild video shows

Martin is seeking to replace the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died on March 5, as the Texas’ 18th Congressional District representative.

USA Today · 1d

Texans, Democrats condemn GOP redistricting plans at first public hearing

At the first of at least seven hearings, members of the public aired grievances about the unusual mid-decade redistricting effort.

ABC News on MSN · 14h

Texas Democrats escalate their fight against possible Republican-led redistricting

Texas Democrats on Friday traveled to California and Illinois for meetings with Democratic governors who have criticized Republicans' plans to redraw the Texas congressional map to protect the GOP House majority.

Texas again trying to restrict the bathrooms transgender people can use

The bills would carry a $5,000 fine for a first-time violation and comes as momentum for such restrictions has increased in ...

AlterNet on MSN1d

'Stay out of it': Former Texas Republican lawmaker blasts Trump's effort to 'rig' midterms

One former high-ranking Texas Republican state legislator is now coming out forcefully against President Donald Trump's ...

11don MSN

Can Texas redistricting save the US House for the GOP?

Republicans are looking for a lifeline. They have narrow, fragile control of the House of Representatives and could lose ...

1don MSN

First meeting for redistricting in Texas Special Session kicks off with concern

The meeting kicked off with Democratic House members and other attendees expressing their criticisms of the sudden move from ...

1dOpinion

When I Led Texas’ Redistricting, There Were Lines We Wouldn’t Cross. Trump Just Sailed Past Them.

Texas’ elected officials, including Governor Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the state House speaker, Dustin Burrows, can ...

Texas House, Senate form committees to redraw congressional districts after Trump's request

Here's what you need to know about how the Texas Legislature is taking steps to redraw the state's congressional districts.

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, first Texas DOGE chair, will not seek reelection

The Southlake Republican will serve the remainder of his seventh term. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said on Wednesday he would ...

3don MSN

'Science just isn't there yet' to predict severity of storms that caused deadly Texas flooding, meteorologist says

The severity of the flash flooding that killed more than 130 people in Texas's Hill Country was difficult to predict, ...

5don MSN

Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda, demanding more focus on flood relief

About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging ...

Texas Democrats mull quorum break, other options as mid-decade redistricting looms

President Donald Trump said he believes Texas can squeeze out five more Republican seats in the U.S. House to shore up the ...

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