Texas Lawmakers Reopen Redistricting Process, Prompting Scrutiny: What’s at Stake?

Democrats suit up for Texas redistricting fight with super PAC fund

National Democrats are preparing to counter Texas Republicans’ possible mid-decade redistricting effort, which White House officials requested. The largest super PAC backing House Democrats, the House Majority PAC, is creating a new fund with $20 million to target Texas’s House Republicans if state lawmakers pursue their plan to redistrict. The Texas legislature is in a special session, called by Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), to address many issues, …

A Power Grab in Plain Sight: Inside Texas Republicans' Mid-Decade Redistricting Push

As Texas reels from devastating floods, Republican leaders are rushing through a controversial mid-decade redistricting plan aimed at cementing their grip on power—at the direct urging of Donald Trump. The post A Power Grab in Plain Sight: Inside Texas Republicans’ Mid-Decade Redistricting Push appeared first on Ms. Magazine.

Texas lawmakers reopen redistricting process, prompting scrutiny: What’s at stake?

Texas’ special redistricting session has sparked widespread concern and legal scrutiny over racial gerrymandering. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett spoke at the rally held in Houston on July 26. Credit: Jimmie Aggisson/Houston Defender Nearly 60% of Texas’ population is made up of people of color [Latinos: 40.2%, white: 40%, Black: 13% and Asian: 6%], according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Yet, when it comes to congressional representation, …

'You Should All Be Ashamed!': Black Texas Candidate Tackled and Dragged Out of Hearing After Daring to Say What Everyone’s Thinking About Republicans and Trump

A Texas congressional candidate was wrestled to the floor at a contentious redistricting hearing, dragged out of the meeting and arrested after speaking

How redistricting in Texas and California could change the game for House elections

Redistricting usually happens after the census count or in response to a court ruling. Texas' gerrymandering move and similar ones considered in other states may have far-reaching effects.

Gov. Gavin Newsom presses for redistricting as he meets with Texas state Dems

Gov. Gavin Newsom further pressured state lawmakers to redraw congressional districts, as Democrats nationwide consider redrawing more favorable districts ahead of 2026 to shore up their chances of winning back congressional power after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to…