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

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.

As Texas lawmakers reconvene for a special legislative session, we’re taking a closer look at the controversial Republican-led plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps, also known

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

Republicans in Texas are gearing up to redraw the state's congressional maps this week, aiming to secure five new seats for the GOP.This move is

In one of the biggest GOP primaries of the midterms, Sen. John Cornyn and his allies are bringing up Ken Paxton’s personal life, and some backers are rethinking their support.

Why this matters for America: After facing pressure from Trump’s political team, Gov. Greg Abbott has asked lawmakers to redraw some of Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump wants to disperse GOP voters across the state to help flip blue seats, rather then have them be consolidated in red districts.