Texas Democrats Seek Support from Blue States as Redistricting Battle Escalates

Rep. Troy Nehls: "President Trump is deporting illegal aliens AND crime across America is down. Coincidence? No way."

State Rep. Brian Harrison: "With over 25% of special session already wasted, the Texas House was on the floor for exactly FOUR MINUTES this morning... before adjourning until Wednesday. Still nothing on property taxes."

Texas Alliance For Life: "The Texas Alliance for Life FED PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Senator John Cornyn for re-election to the United States Senate in the 2026 election. This endorsement reflects Senator Cornyn's steadfast commitment to defending the sanctity of life and promoting policies that protect the most vulnerable among us."

Rep. Pat Fallon: "President Trump's trade deal announced yesterday with the EU is a huge win for American manufacturing and the energy sector. $750 billion in US energy sales to the EU and $600 billion in investments in the US by 2028 will strengthen our joint security and drive our economy."

Texas Democrats Seek Support from Blue States as Redistricting Battle Escalates — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Texas Democrats traveled to California and Illinois to meet with Democratic governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, as tensions mount over a potential redrawing of Texas’ congressional map that could bolster Republicans’ House majority.

Rep. Green Issues Letter Against Redistricting — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — After issuing scathing remarks in a press conference with the Tejano Democrats, Rep. Al Green (D) has issued another statement, further denouncing the GOP’s redistricting effort.

Democratic Candidate Isaiah Martin Dragged Out of Redistricting Hearing After Outburst — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — A tense redistricting hearing at the Texas Capitol erupted into chaos when Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was forcibly removed and arrested after refusing to yield during testimony sharply criticizing Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump.

Dan Patrick Slams Quorum Report Over THC Ban Reporting — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) slammed Quorum Report over the weekend, accusing the news source of spreading misinformation about the Texas Senate’s efforts to ban THC.

Paxton Sues New York Clerk to Enforce Abortion Drug Ruling — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is taking legal action against a New York official for allegedly obstructing the enforcement of a Texas court judgment against a doctor who mailed abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas resident.

Texas Democrats Seek Support from Blue States as Redistricting Battle Escalates — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

Texas Hill Country tourism seeks comeback after floods — By Fox 7 Austin

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina