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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 month ago

Proposed Texas Maps Could Set Stage for Comebacks by Former Lawmakers

The Republican-led Texas Legislature and it's proposed redistricting plan is drawing attention not just for how it redraws political boundaries,…

1 month 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…

1 month ago

Abbott Threatens to Remove Democrats who Break Quorum

Tension between Republicans and Democrats has reached a tipping point as Governor Greg Abbott (R) has threatened to remove from…

1 month ago

Talarico Files Proposal for Independent Redistricting Committee

State Rep. James Talarico (D) has filed a proposal to create an independent redistricting commission in Texas, aiming to remove…

1 month ago

Democrats Launch Anti-Redistricting Initiative in Texas

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced an initiative to mobilize opposition to mid-decade redistricting effort in Texas.

2 months ago

Texas Democrats Seek Support from Blue States as Redistricting Battle Escalates

Texas Democrats traveled to California and Illinois to meet with Democratic governors Gavin Newsom and JB Pritzker, as tensions mount…

2 months ago

LONESTAR — 7.28.2025 — Cornyn Accuses Democrats of 'Dereliction of Duty' — Redistricting Draws Bipartisan Opposition — and More...

Cornyn Blasts Texas Democrats for 'Dereliction of Duty' Members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus left the state this week,…

2 months ago

Public Outrage Erupts Over GOP Redistricting Plan in Texas

Texans packed the Capitol to voice strong opposition to a Republican-led effort to redraw the state’s congressional map during a…

2 months ago

Patrick Unveils 16-Bill Agenda for Texas Special Legislative Session

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (R) has released a sweeping legislative agenda for the First Called Special Session of the 89th…

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