News

Both parties expect a GOP map in Texas to clear a big hurdle in a national fight over redistricting

Texas' Republican-led legislature is expected to approve new congressional maps that add five new House seats that the GOP ...

Texas Democrats return to the state as GOP pushes ahead with redistricting

Texas House Democrats who fled their state to stall a Republican redistricting effort returned on Monday, ending their 15-day ...

Texas judge deals blow to GOP plan for Ten Commandments in school

A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders sought an injunction against the law, which was to go into effect on Sept.

Obama Applauds Newsom's California Redistricting Plan as 'Responsible' as Texas GOP Pushes New Maps

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting ...

Democratic Texas lawmaker spent night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican ...

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition back Cornyn over Paxton in Texas primary as polls show tight race

AIPAC and the Republican Jewish Coalition back Sen. John Cornyn over Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP primary, citing his ...

Texas lawmakers return home after walking out of legislature and spending two weeks in Illinois to prevent GOP remap

The Democratic lawmakers have been in Illinois since Aug. 3 to avoid a vote on the remap during a special legislative session ...

Texas state lawmaker sleeping in chambers calls GOP order 'a form of oppression'

A trio of Texas Democrats slept overnight Monday in the statehouse instead of traveling home with a mandated law enforcement escort ordered by the Republican leadership.