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Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods

Texas Democrats showed up Monday for a special session but left open the possibility of walking out as a means to derail an unusual summer redrawing of U.S. House maps that would help protect Republicans’ slim majority in the 2026 elections.

NPR · 3h

Texas GOP hopes to redraw congressional map and keep control of U.S. House

New congressional districts are on the agenda for the special session that began in Texas on Monday. We discuss why Texas is redrawing its congressional map now and what it and similar efforts in other states could mean for party control of Congress.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 16h

Texas lawmakers to redraw voting maps

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state's congressional maps this week, leaving Democratic lawmakers such as Vicente Gonzalez as potential targets. By adjusting the lines of Gonzalez's district,

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The New York Times · 3h

Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting

By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

Austin American-Statesman · 2h

Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington

Republicans are promising an "open and transparent" process while Democrats say redrawing the congressional boundaries is all about protecting

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 13m

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

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Focus at Four: Texas special legislative session to tackle flooding, redistricting

After the devastating July 4 floods in Central Texas, people across the state have called for more warning systems. While ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2h

GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law ...

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Scoop: Republican launches House bid in key swing district GOP aims to flip in 2026 midterms

Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points ...

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Texas Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in special session

Texas lawmakers begin a special session Monday. Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in order to skew voting results so the GOP wins more seats. Trump favors the idea.

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Maddow Blog | 5 reasons you should care about Texas' Trump-inspired redistricting scheme

Why is this about the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? Several ...

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Donald Trump addresses Texas plan to boost Republican majority

Republicans currently hold 25 of Texas' seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, while Democrats have 13 seats.

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Cook Political Report moves Texas Senate race to ‘likely Republican’

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of the 2026 Texas Senate race from “solid Republican” to “likely ...

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Texas goes back to future with controversial congressional redistricting

Republicans in the state legislature worked hand in hand with their congressional delegation to launch a mid-decade redrawing ...

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