Federal lawsuit filed before new Texas districts signed into law
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Just hours after the Texas Senate passed redrawn congressional maps, they have already been challenged in federal court.
Texas Senate sends redrawn congressional maps to Gov. Abbott's desk
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map early Saturday morning after an attempt to filibuster the bill by Democrats was countered by Republicans.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
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.
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.
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.
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.
Epstein files latest: Grand jury transcript request denied
A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
A federal judge in New York who presided over the sex trafficking case against Jeffrey Epstein has rejected the government’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts.
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.
The attorneys challenging the new state law hope that other school districts won’t implement it after a federal judge found it unconstitutional.
Kristi Noem says border wall to be painted black to deter people from climbing it
Kristi Noem has revealed a striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy.
Kristi Noem has revealed a striking new layer in Trump’s border wall strategy.
Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.
Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night.