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Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special session that began Monday.

Fox News on MSN · 4d

Trump pushes Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps to help defend GOP's House majority

President Trump and Texas GOP leaders push for mid-decade redistricting to create five new winnable seats, as both parties engage in mapping strategies to control the House in 2026.

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map to pick up more GOP seats. Here's what to know.

President Trump has said he wants a "simple redrawing" of Texas' congressional map where Republicans pick up five seats.

Texas, Democrats and GOP

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 4h

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

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.

The New York Times · 8h

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.

Texas, flash flood and redistricting

KHOU on MSN · 5h

Texas lawmakers begin special session with redistricting debate

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers wrapped up the first day of a 30-day special session Monday, with congressional redistricting dominating discussions as Democrats vowed to disrupt Republican efforts to redraw maps that could benefit the Trump administration.

E&E News · 18h

Texas GOP vows ‘serious’ flood response in special session

Top Republicans say they're focused on the nuts and bolts of disaster policy in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods.

CBS News · 6h

Texas lawmakers focus on flood relief, redistricting amid political tensions as special session begi

The parties seem aligned on providing flood relief to Central Texas and eliminating the STAAR test, but when it comes to other issues, like redistricting, they’re prepared for a fight.

The Texas Tribune on MSN6h

GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law ...

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Divorce, adultery allegations against Paxton jolt Senate race in Texas

In one of the biggest GOP primary races of the midterms, Sen. John Cornyn and his allies are bringing up Ken Paxton’s personal life, and some backers are rethinking their support.

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Daily Briefing: Redrawing Texas

Why this matters for America: After facing pressure from Trump’s political team, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked lawmakers to ...

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Texas Democrat tells Joe Rogan his advice to GOP that Trump "tapped into"

Texas state Representative James Talarico joined The Joe Rogan Experience and urged Republicans to compete for young voters ...

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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 ...

1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under changes in GOP megabill

Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is ...

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