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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 ...

Texas Republicans have one last hurdle in redistricting war ahead of midterm elections

The Texas Senate expected to vote Friday to send the GOP majority's gerrymander to the governor's desk for approval.

Democrat Lloyd Doggett won’t seek reelection if courts don’t overturn Texas redistricting

Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett will no longer run for reelection to his seat if Republicans' redrawn House map isn't shot down in ...

Texas House Democrats fined nearly $500K for walkout on GOP redistricting

According to a copy of the letter posted on X by state Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, the total fine is $9,345.25. A spokesman ...

‘Fire with fire’: The doomsday scenarios of Texas and California launching political warheads over redistricting

It’s 1962 again, only this time the Cold War pits Democrat against Republican for control of the US House of Representatives ...

Accusations of racism dominate Texas debate over redistricting, Representatives react to the vote

Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans will likely increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30 and Democrats will ...

Texas redistricting moves closer as millions pour into California fight

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.