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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.
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 ...
Donald Trump addresses Texas plan to boost Republican majority
Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.
DNC chair to meet with Texas Democratic leaders ahead of GOP redistricting
The party is weighing its options for battling the GOP-led effort to redraw congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 ...
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Can Texas GOP steal the midterms in advance? Yes, they can
State courts certainly exist in Texas, but serve to cement egregious GOP power grabs, not prevent them. Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s midnight-drunkard ramblings that his state might ...
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Texas Plays Cynical Racial Gerrymandering Game to Save House Majority for Trump
Trump’s Justice Department gave political cover for Gov. Greg Abbott to mingle gerrymandering with disaster relief.
Maddow Blog | Republican officials open a dubious door with its latest offensive against Texas’ Paxton
The NRSC wants to focus on Ken Paxton's alleged infidelities. But what about other leading party officials who've faced ...
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As Trump looks to net five GOP seats through Texas redistricting, Democrats grasp for response
President Trump said he thinks Republicans could flip a handful of congressional districts in Texas next year through “​​just ...
Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, ...