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The Texas Tribune on MSN · 51m

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5h

Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.

The New York Times · 5h

Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting

By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

Special legislative session begins Mon. at Texas capitol

ABC7 Chicago · 45m

Texas flooding: Governor calls special legislative session for emergency planning

"We must ensure better preparation in the future," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement posted on social media.

KWTX on MSN · 1h

The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.

Courthouse News Service · 3h

Texas lawmakers tackle flood relief, redistricting and THC in special session

Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out a busy agenda for the first called special session of 2025, calling on policymakers to deliver flood relief and redraw the state's congressional districts.

ABC13 Houston43m

Day 1 of Texas special session starts with Democrats signaling they could flee over redistricting

There are nearly 20 items on a special session agenda, but day one focused on one issue that Texas Democrats said could force ...

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on MSN3h

Redistricting, floods and marijuana: What to watch as TX lawmakers meet in Austin

Abbott has tasked lawmakers with redrawing congressional districts mid-decade. The move follows a U.S. Department of Justice ...

Houston Public Media1h

Texas Democrats consider breaking quorum, other strategies as special session launches

Wu didn't offer details on the tactics Democrats plan to implement, but said Democrats will remain in communication.

2h

Texas emergency warning bill, vetoed in 2019, will return in session

A bill Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed in 2019 could have increased participation in phone-based emergency warning systems, according ...

Texas Legislature Prioritizes Redistricting Amid Trump, Abbott Pressure, Stirring Controversy and Accusations of Political Opportunism

Texas Legislature undertakes controversial mid-decade redistricting, amidst criticism and concerns of minority voter ...

Houston Public Media8h

Texas Legislature begins mid-decade redistricting under pressure from Trump, Abbott

President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a ...

Texas Public Radio7h

In the spotlight after floods, Texas lawmakers eye disaster plans amid FEMA uncertainty

The Legislature will look at proposals for emergency preparedness in a special session that was already planned over hemp ...

Texas Monthly10hOpinion

Democrats Can’t Stop Donald Trump’s Plan to Gerrymander Texas. But Will They Try To?

Rather than accept mid-decade redistricting during a special legislative session, liberal lawmakers are considering fleeing ...

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