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.
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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.
Speaker Dustin Burrows said House members must be at the Capitol at noon, Monday, Aug. 18.
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.
Democrats have refused to give Governor Greg Abbott the seats he wants to give to President Donald Trump.
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.
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
The House is going to meet again Friday afternoon in an attempt to make quorum.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."
Gov. Greg Abbott has since vowed to take steps to remove Democratic lawmakers from their seats.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
In Kerr County, officials question the response to deadly flooding. Feedback on redistricting across the state has been overwhelmingly against the proposal.
The chamber's redistricting committee approved the map on party lines, 12 to 6.
If approved, the redrawn map would give the GOP a path to win up to 30 of the state's 38 congressional seats, which is five more than they currently hold.
The gap between the RNC and DNC is wider now than it was at this same stage of the first midterm cycle after Trump's 2016 victory.
The attorney general's race is a rare open seat in the state, as Ken Paxton was elected the 51st attorney general of Texas in 2014.
The new law came after lengthy debates among Republicans in the House and Senate.
The Senate narrowly passed President Trump's massive tax and spending bill Tuesday after a marathon series of amendment votes.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Tarrant County Republican leaders are denouncing Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French and urging him to resign.
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO also posted that the bill would be "political suicide for the Republican Party."
The plan to sue the state comes months before the state's March 2026 primary.
Republican commissioners have been open in public comments that their goal is to increase GOP representation on the court.
The Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Agriculture committees will hammer out details on Medicaid and nutritional assistance spending and tax cuts.
The Texas Democratic Party elected its new Chairman: Kendall Scudder of Dallas. He details his plans to rebuild ahead of the 2026 elections.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she doesn't believe the president when he said programs will be shifted to other federal agencies and education funding will be sent to the states.
The president can't shut down the agency by himself. Only members of Congress have the authority to do so.
The Guevara family said it simply wants to know if there's proof that Adiran Guevara's actions warranted the use of deadly force.
The sheriff's office said the women admitted to being paid $40,000 to smuggle the items.
Two teen mariachi musicians detained by ICE in South Texas spark bipartisan criticism as their family seeks asylum.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
The Cowboys are working to shore up their secondary by agreeing to a contract with free agent safety Jalen Thompson to a reported 3-year, $36 million contract.
The Guevara family said it simply wants to know if there's proof that Adiran Guevara's actions warranted the use of deadly force.
The sheriff's office said the women admitted to being paid $40,000 to smuggle the items.
Two teen mariachi musicians detained by ICE in South Texas spark bipartisan criticism as their family seeks asylum.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
The Cowboys are working to shore up their secondary by agreeing to a contract with free agent safety Jalen Thompson to a reported 3-year, $36 million contract.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Two teen mariachi musicians detained by ICE in South Texas spark bipartisan criticism as their family seeks asylum.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran's new supreme leader following the death of his father in the U.S.-Israeli strikes.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Cowboys are working to shore up their secondary by agreeing to a contract with free agent safety Jalen Thompson to a reported 3-year, $36 million contract.
The Cowboys will send a 4th-round pick to Green Bay.
Olivia Miles, the league player of the year, scored 17 points for No. 1 seed TCU (29-5), even though she played most of the way in foul trouble.
Blackhawks rookie forward Oliver Moore left midway through the first period after three shifts with an undisclosed injury when sliding into the end boards seconds after assisting on Rinzel's goal.
The Lancaster Lady Tigers girls' basketball team made history Saturday night, securing the program's first Class 6A state title.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
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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