The court ruled in favor of the map, which could flip five Democratically held seats in Congress to Republican control.

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

The Brief keeps Texas voters and political observers up to speed on the most essential coverage of their elected officials, the policies that shape their daily lives and the future of our great state.

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, has signed a new congressional map into law, securing an additional five Republican-leaning U.S. House districts ahead of competitive midterm elections expected in 2026.

Trump picked up Hispanic support in 2024. Will that carry into 2026? With encouragement from President Donald Trump and the White House, Texas Republicans are redrawing their congressional map to ...

How about a gorgeous volume of old maps that helped define and develop our state, that also includes cogent historical context for each image? Your wish is our command. Just out: “Texas Takes Shape: A ...