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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 ...
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 ...
Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms
Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points ...
Texas House of Representatives selects redistricting committee members
The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives announced the formation of a House Select Committee to tackle congressional ...
Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push
The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative ...
Opinion
5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme
Why is the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? There are several reasons.
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How the Texas Republican Party’s platform has changed since 2014
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick poses for photos with supporters during the first day of the Republican Party of Texas convention at George R. Brown Convention Center on June 15 in Houston.
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The Texas Republican Party platform is official. What it says. | Fort ...
The Texas Republican Party rejected the results of the 2020 election, labeled being gay as “abnormal” and vowed to protect access to guns in its platform and corresponding resolutions.
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 ...