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Texas nears final vote on new congressional maps as partisan redistricting race escalates

The Texas Senate could vote Friday to approve new congressional maps drawn to help Republicans win as many as five more House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 16h

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll “swiftly” sign into law — are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

The New York Times · 22h

Texas Legislature Gives Final Approval to Redistricting Map

The map’s passage was a major victory in President Trump’s push to get Republican state leaders to help his party keep control of the U.S. House.

Texas Republicans take victory lap

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Texas Democrats return, continue to protest redistricting efforts by Republicans

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Aug. 18, 2025, but their protest of redistricting efforts continues.

CBS News · 13h

Texas Republicans take victory lap after redistricting vote, Democrats vow to fight back

Texas Republicans took a victory lap after an early morning vote Saturday that sought to give their party an edge during the 2026 midterms. Democrats in Texas plan to challenge the legality of the new congressional map,

Associated Press · 1d

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

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Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill after Texas Senate passage

The mid-decade map redraw adds five Republican-leaning districts and sets up a legal showdown over minority representation.

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Ted Cruz endorses Chip Roy for Texas attorney general: 'No one better'

Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Rep. Chip Roy after the conservative congressman announced his candidacy to become the Lone Star ...

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What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his ...

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Projecting Ohio State football’s starting offense against Texas

Ohio State came into fall camp with a few interesting offensive position battles, and most of them have been decided. But ...

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Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump-approved map

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov.

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people

Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills ...

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Two suspects allegedly impersonating police killed by Texas homeowner

The suspects' ski masks, lack of marked police vehicles, and absence of emergency lighting contradicted standard police ...

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Paxton lead narrows in Texas GOP Senate fight as Cornyn allies flood the airwaves

Allies of Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) are unleashing millions of dollars in ad money for radio and TV, an influx that appears to ...

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