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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 ...

GOP redistricting gives Republican edge, but no guarantee in House battle

President Trump’s campaign to redraw House maps in GOP states around the country will make it tougher for Democrats to win ...

Texas Gov. Abbott says he’ll swiftly sign new maps on his desk that will boost GOP in 2026

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to sign a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans maintain their slim ...

Texas House Democrats fined nearly $500K for walkout on GOP redistricting

According to a copy of the letter posted on X by state Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, the total fine is $9,345.25. A spokesman ...

Texas Senate set to vote on GOP redistricting plan that sparked weekslong House standoff

The Texas Senate is debating the controversial GOP redistricting bill that triggered a weekslong House standoff. The ...

Exclusive: Gene Wu joins strategy call with Democratic legislators about fighting GOP-run redistricting beyond Texas

Texas state Rep. Gene Wu joined a private strategy call on Thursday with Democratic leaders from other GOP-led states that ...

Trump's GOP on verge of big Texas win, but battle for power is only starting: 5 takeaways

Trump's Texas fight is aimed at giving the GOP an advantage in 2026 and a lame-duck president more power while in office.

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett will retire after Texas redistricting unless courts overturn GOP map

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett, the longest-serving member of Texas' congressional delegation, announced Thursday that he will ...