Texas Senate redistricting debate intensifies; Houston senator plans to filibuster vote
The fight over congressional redistricting is heating up in the Texas Senate, where lawmakers are expected to vote on a new GOP map, the final step before it reaches Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk.
Texas bathroom bill sparks heated testimony in House committee
Tensions ran high at a Texas House committee hearing over a bill that would bar transgender people from using bathrooms in government buildings that align with their gender identities.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett will not seek reelection if new congressional maps are put into effect
Longtime Congressman Lloyd Doggett said he will not seek reelection if the new congressional maps are put into effect.
Chip Roy: Texas 'under assault,' needs a new Attorney General
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy announced Thursday he will leave Congress to run for Texas attorney general, citing a desire to "come home" and fight for the state.
'Cowardice and Cheats': Texas House passes controversial map over Democratic opposition
The bill now moves to the Texas Senate, where it is expected to pass and be signed by Governor Abbott.
Judge blocks display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
Texas schools won't have to display Ten Commandments posters in their classrooms for now.
Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments requirement in 11 school districts
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional.
Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
Houston Democratic reps take part in continued fight against redistricting
As a part of the ongoing protests, one Houston representative spent the night at the Capitol, while another remains out of state.
Texas House Democrats 'rip the slip' in solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier
Texas House Democrats are 'ripping the slip' to show solidarity with state Rep. Nicole Collier ahead of Wednesday's vote on the controversial Texas congressional redistricting maps.
Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.
What happens during the second special session? | Texas: The Issue is
In the Texas legislature, the first special session ended abruptly Friday after Democrats in the House refused to come back and allow a vote on redrawn congressional maps.
Houston area sees multiple 'Fight the Trump Takeover' rallies Saturday
Political leaders and community members are continuing to fight for the 18th congressional district.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Bill to replace STAAR testing passes Senate after failure of regular session version
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.