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The Associated Press on MSN · 43m

Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk

The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled Legislature drew political lines that helped pad the GOP’s House majority. That lasted until 2018, when a backlash against Trump in his first term led Democrats to flip two seats in Texas that Republicans had thought safe.

ABC News on MSN · 3d

Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back

Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.

CBS News on MSN · 3d

Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map to pick up more GOP seats. Here's what to know.

President Trump has said he wants a "simple redrawing" of Texas' congressional map where Republicans pick up five seats.

Texas, Governor and month floods

CBS News on MSN · 3h

Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting push

The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott.Several of the priorities listed address the recent devastating floods in Central Texas.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 2h

Protesters at Texas Governor’s Mansion oppose special session agenda demanding more focus on flood relief

About 100 people gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion to protest the upcoming special legislative session, urging lawmakers to put more focus on

ABC News on MSN · 10h

Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning

MORE: Number of missing in Texas floods drops from nearly 100 to 3 in hard-hit county. Abbott on Sunday said the special session would address preparedness and recovery in the eve

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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 ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN10h

The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC ...

Opinion

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

Why is the Texas Republicans' redistricting gambit a story with importance far beyond the Lone Star State? There are several reasons.

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Why a walkout on GOP redistricting could be very risky for Texas Democrats

Actually derailing the redistricting effort, which was one of nearly 20 items added to the special session agenda by Gov.

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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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