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Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting

By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.

ABC News on MSN · 3d

Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back

Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.

Texas, Governor and month floods

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Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push

The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott.Several of the priorities listed address the recent devastating floods in Central Texas.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 3h

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 lawmakers to put more focus on

ABC News on MSN · 11h

Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning

MORE: Number of missing in Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3 in hard-hit county. Abbott on Sunday said the special session would address preparedness and recovery in the eve

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Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk

The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled Legislature drew political lines that helped pad the ...

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Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms

Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points ...

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A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders

James Talarico, a Texas state rep. and seminary student, is gaining fans in a party desperate for new leaders.

The Texas Tribune on MSN11h

The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC ...

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5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme

Why is the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? There are several reasons.

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What are the risks if Texas Republicans redraw House districts at Trump’s urging?

But there is a term, too, for so aggressively redrawing a map that it puts that party’s own seats at risk: a “dummymander.” The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled ...

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Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...

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Texas goes back to future with controversial congressional redistricting

Republicans in the state legislature worked hand in hand with their congressional delegation to launch a mid-decade redrawing ...

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