Texas Legislature

Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones apologized on Tuesday for comparing a plan to redraw the state's congressional maps to the Holocaust.

Texas politicians and political activists are waging a battle over mid-decade congressional redistricting to benefit the Republican Party. Here's a look at the process required to make it happen.

Texas is considering redrawing its congressional lines to secure more Republican seats, following President Trump's request. This move, while unusual, is legally allowed under the U.S. Constitution, which mandates redistricting after each census to reflect population changes. Texas Republicans argue that the state's population growth justifies the change. The process must adhere to guidelines ensuring equal representation and compliance with the Voting Rights Act to protect minority communities. This decision could set a precedent for other states seeking partisan advantages.

Gov. Greg Abbott has filed a lawsuit to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), the Texas Democrat Caucus Chair, from office.

News Texas laws impacting students in 2025 include a ban on cell phones, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, a personal financial literacy course requirement, banned additives in school lunches, parental control over library reading material, and more.

Texas House Democrats held a press conference on Monday to explain their decision to break quorum and leave the state, while Republicans issued civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers in an attempt to compel their return.

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

Crockett said she was asked to verify her address before Republicans unveiled the congressional redistricting proposal.