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Talarico Criticizes GOP Donors While Accepting Money From GOP-Linked PAC

Texas state representative James Talarico, a Democrat known nationally for criticizing Republican billionaires' influence in politics, has accepted significant campaign…

21 hours ago

Obama Backs Texas Democrats in Redistricting Protest

Former President Barack Obama (D) joined a virtual call with Texas House Democrats who remain out of state in protest…

1 week ago

Texas House Democrats Signal Return After Halting GOP Agenda

Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a vote on GOP-backed redistricting legislation are now planning to return…

1 week ago

Texas Senate Democrats Walk out on Redistricting Bill

This week, nine Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout during debate on Senate Bill 4, the mid-decade redistricting bill.

1 week ago

Gov. Pritzker Rejects Calls for FBI Arrests of Texas Democrats in Illinois

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) dismissed suggestions that FBI agents could arrest Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois to…

2 weeks ago

Senator Cornyn Requests FBI Support in Texas Legislative Standoff

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) has called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to assist Texas authorities in investigating…

2 weeks ago

Governor Abbott Moves to Remove Gene Wu Over Quorum Break, Wu Responds

Governor Greg Abbott took legal action following the departure of House Democrats from the state in a high stakes battle…

2 weeks ago

DNC Chair Vows to 'Fight Fire With Fire' on Redistricting

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin has vowed to “fight fire with fire” as Texas Republicans push to redraw…

2 weeks ago

Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Redistricting Plan

Dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting proposal that could shift five congressional…

3 weeks ago

Senator Nathan Johnson Unveils Cannabis Reform Bills in Texas Special Session

Senator Nathan Johnson (D) has filed two bills during the current special legislative session aimed at overhauling Texas’ cannabis policy.…

3 weeks ago