Accusations of racism dominate Texas debate over redistricting
Under the newly drawn maps, Republicans are likely to increase the number of seats in Texas from 25 to 30, while Democrats will see their number of seats drop from 13 to eight.
Texas Senate panel propels GOP redistricting bill toward full Senate vote
House Bill 4 advances after a partisan vote. The full Senate is expected to take up the controversial redistricting measure on Friday.
Texas House passes GOP redistricting plan after weeks-long standoff
House Bill 4 advances to the Senate after Democrats return from a quorum-breaking walkout. Republicans aim to reshape the Texas congressional maps.
Democrats, Republicans expect fight over congressional maps on House floor Wednesday
The vote will take place after Democrats returned to the House Monday, which established a quorum for the first time in two weeks.
Texas Democrat locked in state Capitol after refusing police escort
House leaders mandated police escorts for Democrats to guarantee they return for Wednesday's session.
Texas redistricting battle to start new phase with Democrats expected return to Capitol
Speaker Dustin Burrows said House members must be at the Capitol at noon, Monday, Aug. 18.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett considering running for different congressional district
"I'm debating about where I will run where they put me, which is where I live, in 33," said Crockett.
Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
Gov. Abbott says Republicans may seek to add even more GOP congressional seats
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions about trying to add as many as three GOP congressional seats in addition to the five already being sought.
Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats
The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between Texas Republicans and Democrats over redistricting mid-decade.
North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader"
Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott seeks Supreme Court intervention.
Texas lawmakers discuss how they plan to respond to deadly Central Texas flooding
Texas legislators say they not only have to address the urgent needs facing Central Texas right now, but also focus on long-term solutions.
Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Abbott adds to special session
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
Political fallout looms as Angela Paxton files for divorce from Ken Paxton after 38 years
In her post on X Thursday afternoon, Angela Paxton said, "I filed for divorce on biblical grounds."
Abbott adds flood response, disaster readiness to special session agenda
The special session agenda includes 18 legislative priorities, with several directly addressing the recent disaster.