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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 ...

Redistricting ploy sells out Texas voters to shore up GOP seats | Editorial

Texas voters deserve representatives who truly represent, and maps that align with their communities. What a shame some ...

Daily Briefing: Redrawing Texas

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

As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch

House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year’s midterm battle, with talks ...

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 ...

Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats

Actually derailing the redistricting effort, which was one of nearly 20 items added to the special session agenda by Gov.

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 ...

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 ...