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Texas Senate panel again advances redrawn congressional map

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

Texas Democrats return to the state, ending two-week standoff over redistricting

The move will allow Republicans to move forward with their plan to redraw Texas' congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm ...

Texas House Democrats declare victory as they announce return to Legislature

Texas House Democrats are expected to return to the Legislature on Monday after denying a quorum for two weeks.

Texas Democrats return to the state for a second special session

Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin for a second special session after fleeing the state to block a redistricting ...
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Texas Senate advances THC ban on first day of new special session

SAN ANTONIO – The state senate has already pushed another THC ban attempt past its first legislative hurdle, after Gov. Greg ...
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Texas Republicans’ redistricting maps: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.

The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national ...

Trump wants to eliminate mail-in ballots. How many did Texas send in the 2024 election?

According to data reported by Voting Rights Lab, roughly 342,000 mail-in ballots were cast in Texas in 2024 compared to ...

UH professors turn to 'Faux Faculty Senate' to preserve faculty voice

Dr. Maria C. Gonzalez and Dr. David Mazella, both associate professors of English at UH, are forming a faculty-led entity to ...