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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP, send to governor

The Texas Senate has given final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Texas nears final vote on new congressional maps as partisan redistricting race escalates

The Texas Senate could vote Friday to approve new congressional maps drawn to help Republicans win as many as five more House seats in next year’s midterm elections.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1h

Texas House approves redrawn maps sought by Trump ahead of 2026 elections

Texas’ House of Representatives is approving a new map that creates up to five new, winnable congressional seats for the GOP.

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Reuters on MSN · 2d

What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

Texas lawmakers approved a new congressional map this week at the behest of President Donald Trump, seeking to preserve his Republican Party's slim majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2026 midterm elections.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 4h

Redistricting proves that what happens in Texas does not stay in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's push to secure GOP congressional seats sparked a Democratic walkout, drew cameras from coast to coast and also gave California Gov. Gavin Newsom a new stage.

Associated Press · 1d

Texas Republicans aim for final passage of redistricting after California Democrats’ counterpunch

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Ted Cruz endorses Chip Roy for Texas attorney general: 'No one better'

Sen. Ted Cruz has endorsed Rep. Chip Roy after the conservative congressman announced his candidacy to become the Lone Star ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN20h

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuit

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map — which Gov. Greg Abbott ...

A strong summer cold front moves into Texas this week. Here's when it arrives.

A significant cold front will move into Texas later this week, bringing a 15 to 20-degree temp drop for parts of the state.

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Did the Ten Commandments really shape U.S. law? Legal experts weigh in on Texas classroom display fight.

Supporters of Texas' Ten Commandments display law argue its important for public school classrooms since the text shaped ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people

Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills ...

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Texas football: Longhorns focused on results, not No. 1 hype

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy (1) and Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) make their way take the ...

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Powerball player just misses $716 million jackpot in Texas — but still wins big

More than 1.7 million Powerball tickets sold in the United States won prizes ranging from $4 to $2 million, the lottery said.

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Two suspects allegedly impersonating police killed by Texas homeowner

The suspects' ski masks, lack of marked police vehicles, and absence of emergency lighting contradicted standard police ...

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