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Texas Democrats say they'll return to Austin under two conditions that could shake up the redistricting battle

If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.

Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second special session to push through a redrawing of congressional maps to secure ...

Texas House Democrats join Chicago anti-Trump protest in Loop

Hundreds gathered at Millennium Park Saturday afternoon, joined by several Texas House Democrats, to rally against ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as Democrats continue holdout over redistricting vote

Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a ...

Texas Democrats signal they are ready to end redistricting standoff and return to state

Texas House Democratic lawmakers signaled on Thursday they are preparing to end their standoff over redistricting and return ...

Texas Homeowners Could Get the Biggest Tax Cut in the State's History-but Redistricting Fight Has Overshadowed It

Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting ...

Hundreds rally in Oakland against Texas redistricting, including some who oppose Newsom's plan

Hundreds of people rallied in Oakland on Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide day of action denouncing efforts to ...

NYT columnist claims Trump and Abbott’s Texas redistricting plans are 'mustard gas on our democracy'

New York Times columnist David Brooks compared Trump's Texas redistricting efforts to 'mustard gas' on democracy, criticizing ...

Cyclone's Chances of Hitting Texas Increase—NHC Tracker Map

The likely path of a disturbance, increasingly expected to develop into a cyclone, has encroached on Texas in recent days, ...

Texas House Democrats likely to return for second special session, signaling end to two-week walkout over redistricting

For weeks, the Texas House has been unable to make quorum, but that will likely change, according to one of the House ...

In Texas cattle country, ranchers brace for flesh-eating screwworms

The devastating pests have crossed Central America. Despite stepped-up efforts, there are not enough sterile flies to stop ...

Travis County officials admit communication flaws but stand by Central Texas flood response

The bulk of state search-and-rescue help arrived at Big Sandy Creek days after the flood tore through homes. Experts say it ...