The first is in Texas. Republican Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session of the legislature this summer to deal with the ...

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas are scattered across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans ...

A walkout by Texas House Democrats is stalling redrawn political maps that President Donald Trump wants before the 2026 elections to bolster Republican chances of keeping its U.S. House majority.

Yumeka Brown announced her candidacy for 2nd District on May 21. On July 9 she reaffirmed that decision and on July 20 she ...

Texas Democrats again made public comments in Illinois on Aug. 5, standing alongside Illinois' governor and the Democratic National Committee's chair.

Trump said the FBI "may have to" get involved to potentially arrest the Texas Democrats who refuse to grant their state's Republicans a quorum over redistricting.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- In his weekly news conference, Mayor Brandon Johnson says he is working with Chicago Public Schools and unions to come up with a variety of ways to balance the budget. The district ...

The Texas House reconvened Tuesday afternoon in Austin after Democratic lawmakers fled the state in an effort to block a ...

Texas and California are at the center of a national political power struggle that could reshape Trump's second presidency.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead ...

Republicans control the Texas House by an 88-62 margin, but Texas requires at least two-thirds of the members be present for ...

Texas Democrats have been away from their home state to deny Texas Republicans the quorum they need to vote on a GOP-friendly congressional map.