Tag: Texas legislature
Maddow Blog | ‘A responsible approach’: Obama backs Democratic response to Republican hardball
Democrats in the Texas legislature were able to delay the Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting scheme, but only temporarily. The…
Texas GOP Set to Pass Gerrymandered Map Despite Protests
Texas Republicans are likely to clear a key hurdle in their bid to pass sweeping redistricting plans in…
Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage
The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas…
Democratic-aligned nonprofit, civil rights groups ready to sue over Texas congressional map
Several Democratic-aligned and civil rights groups are readying to sue over a proposed set of new congressional lines…
Texas senators hold new public hearing on redistricting plan
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Sunday afternoon, State Senators launched a public hearing on a bill to redraw congressional voting…
New Texas law will make it easier to suspend homeless students
Claim:Starting in September 2025, Texas will begin suspending homeless students.Rating:Rating: MixtureWhat's True:Texas lawmakers overturned a law that banned…
What are the new Texas laws for the 2025-26 school year? Here are 4 to know about
The 2025-26 academic year is a week underway in Texas schools, but parents and students are still adapting…
Texas governor preparing to call second special session on redistricting by Friday
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to call a second special session to address redistricting if a quorum…
TribFest lineup adds CNN’s Abby Phillip, former AG Eric Holder, and new generation of Texas leaders
The eyes of the nation are once again on Texas. The moves of a consequential special session have…
‘Texas law does not apply’ in Illinois
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said Sunday it would be illegal for President Trump to order the FBI…
Texas redistricting fight with Democrats ‘could last years’, threatens Greg Abbott
Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has stepped up his war of words with Democratic lawmakers who have left the…
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove lawmakers who left the state?
The Texas Legislature attempted to meet Monday to consider a redistricting plan that would favor Republicans, but Democratic…