Texas Politics
Texas Governor Abbott Takes Action: Lawsuit Filed to Challenge Alleged Violations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken a striking step by filing a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu, one of ... Read more
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Texas House Democrats Take Bold Stand Against GOP’s Congressional Map: Why They Fled the State
Texas Democratic lawmakers recently fled the state to block a new congressional map that could give Republicans five additional House ... Read more
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Texas Redistricting: How New Congressional Maps Could Boost GOP Power – Insights from House Republicans
Texas lawmakers are reshaping the state’s congressional map, aiming to boost Republican control. At a recent House hearing, Rep. Todd ... Read more
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Survivors of Hill Country Flooding Share Heartbreaking Stories of Anguish and Neglect at Emotional Hearing
KERRVILLE — The pain of flood survivors was palpable during a recent hearing, as many fought back tears while recounting ... Read more
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Texas House Republicans Reveal Bold New Congressional Map Aiming to Secure Five Additional GOP Seats
Texas GOP lawmakers have released a new draft of the state’s congressional map, aiming to reshape district lines and potentially ... Read more
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Texas Democrats Rally Funds for Bold Move to Challenge GOP Redistricting Efforts
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on essential Texas news. ... Read more
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Texas House Redistricting Hearing in Houston Sparks Controversy Due to Missing Maps
The Texas House redistricting committee held a meeting in Houston, focusing on concerns about proposals to redraw congressional districts. This ... Read more
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Texas Senate Committee Stands Firm on THC Ban: Why State and Local Governments Lack the Resources for Regulation
The Texas Senate is pushing hard to ban hemp-derived THC, setting up a clash with the House, which favors regulating ... Read more
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1.7 Million Texans at Risk of Losing Health Coverage: The Impact of Expiring Tax Credits and GOP Megabill Changes to the ACA
Recent changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could leave as many as 1.7 million Texans without health insurance. This ... Read more
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Severe Flooding in Texas: Urgent Rescues and Evacuations Underway
A storm system swept through North and Central Texas on Sunday, causing severe flooding. This led to numerous rescues and ... Read more
