Texas high court rejects removal of Democrats who led quorum break
The court dealt a blow to Gov. Abbott and state Republicans in their efforts to severely punish more than 50 Democrats.
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The court dealt a blow to Gov. Abbott and state Republicans in their efforts to severely punish more than 50 Democrats.
Former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred and Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, are now in a battle for the primary runoff in the newly drawn 33rd District
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
The nation's highest court increased restrictions on the use of race when drawing congressional, state legislative and other districts.
The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday about Louisiana's congressional map could have implications for several states, as it narrowed the section of the Voting Rights Act about majority-minority districts.
The Republican governors of Tennessee and Alabama called state lawmakers into special sessions on Friday, initial steps in what could be a scramble to redraw congressional maps after the Supreme Court narrowed the Voting Rights Act.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
See maps of how Virginia, Texas, California, Missouri and North Carolina redistricting pushes could play out, based on the 2024 election results.
The new map was designed for the GOP to pick up five Democratic-held House seats.
It is one of two Democratic majority districts in North Texas after the 32nd Congressional District was redrawn to have a majority of Republicans.
Several Texas House Democrats have until Feb. 9 to contest fines of over $9,000 each for leaving the state to block a redistricting plan last summer.
Veasey said in a statement released on Monday that he will exit the race for Tarrant County Judge and serve out the remainder of his term in Congress.
Pastor Frederick Haynes III jumps into the race for Texas' 30th district as shifting maps and surprise candidate moves reshape the state's political landscape.
The U.S. Supreme Court Justices will keep the 2025 congressional maps in place for next year's all-important midterm elections.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett took another step closer Tuesday to running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Texas candidates are days from the filing deadline, but major races are still in limbo.
On Nov. 21, Justice Samuel Alito gave Texas Republicans a partial victory when he granted an administrative stay in the case.
The Supreme Court will review the lower court's decision on the new districting maps drawn by Republicans.
Texas asked the Supreme Court on Friday to halt a court order that threw out the state's redrawn House maps in time for next month's candidate filing deadline — arguing the new maps were driven by politics, not race.
Hours after federal judges blocked Texas from using a newly drawn Congressional map, state leaders filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal judge penned a heated dissent after this week's ruling that blocked Texas' redistricting effort, accusing the judge who wrote the majority opinion of "outrageous conduct" and "cherry-picking of the highest order."
A federal court ordered Texas to use House district lines adopted in 2021 for next year's congressional elections.
Two high-profile Democrats visited the Lone Star State recently and credited Democrats in the Texas House for igniting a nationwide redistricting battle.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
Temperatures will be warmer in the mid-80s by Friday afternoon. Most will stay dry, with a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
Temperatures will be warmer in the mid-80s by Friday afternoon. Most will stay dry, with a 20% chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm.
Polling sites can shift between the primary and the runoff, so Texas voters are encouraged to verify their precinct and confirm where they'll cast a ballot before heading out on May 26.
Runoff contests across Texas will determine final party nominees in several closely watched races, with early voting set for May 18-22.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
Republicans are struggling to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran.
President Trump said he doesn't want to "do anything that's going to get in the way" of leading the world on the technology.
The Democratic National Committee released a long-awaited autopsy on the 2024 election that party chair Ken Martin has kept under wraps for months.
A Democratic House candidate in Texas is facing widespread condemnation and accusations of antisemitism from her own party.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
In just a couple of weeks, the Swedish national team is expected to arrive in North Texas.
Bright shades of blue, orange, and pink now cover closed-off parking spaces along Main Street in downtown.
That new information suggests demand for tickets has been lower than anticipated.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
"Survivor" 48 and 50 contestant Joe Hunter believes his sister Joanna, whose death was ruled a suicide, was murdered. He and their mother are working to be Joanna's voice and advocate for others who have experienced domestic violence.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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