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Texas is redrawing congressional map for GOP gains, House Republicans acknowledge
States can draw electoral maps for partisan gain, but not if it dilutes the power of voters of color, courts have found.
Democrats Say a GOP Plan to Redraw House Districts in Texas Harms Black and Hispanic Voters
Democrats are arguing that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for ...
Democrats blast GOP-proposed Texas congressional maps in redistricting showdown
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Friday that GOP-proposed congressional maps in Texas would draw her out of the district ...
Texas map fight escalates as Jeffries vows ‘all options’ to stop GOP plan
Democrats consider counter-efforts in blue states like California after Texas GOP proposes new congressional maps to flip ...
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Texas GOP once again tries to ban local governments from hiring lobbyists in Austin
Senators gave preliminary approval to Senate Bill 12, which would forbid cities, counties and school districts from using ...
Answering Trump’s Call, Texas GOP Proposes New Congressional Map With 5 New GOP Seats
The mid-decade gerrymander aims to blunt any gains Democrats may see in the 2026 midterms ― and is likely to spark an arms ...
Texas Democrats face their Alamo with new GOP congressional map
Democrats in and out of the state are exploring options to block or counter Republicans' controversial redistricting plan.
Republican Congresswoman says no district is safe, lines don’t matter
U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, is among the group that doesn’t think any district is safe, even though her 24th District ...