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Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting

When are Texas House redistricting public hearings going to be? Here's where, what to know

The Texas House is set to have public hearings about congressional redistricting around the state this week. Here's what to know.

Houston Chronicle · 23h

Texas Republicans set public hearings on redistricting in Austin, Houston and Arlington

Republicans are promising an "open and transparent" process while Democrats say redrawing the congressional boundaries is all about protecting President Trump.

Dallas Morning News on MSN · 5h

Texas Republicans set redistricting hearing in Arlington. Here’s how to speak

Texas Republicans have scheduled redistricting hearings in Arlington and other cities, as outnumbered Democrats say they will use any tactic necessary to halt an effort to redraw the boundaries. The first public hearing is set for Thursday in Austin.

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The New York Times · 6h

What to Know About the Texas Special Session: Amid Flood Crisis, Republicans Launch Effort to Add Seats in Congress

Texas Republicans had been working quietly for several months to take up Mr. Trump’s call for an aggressive redrawing of the state’s congressional maps, aiming to gain five additional Republican seats in the U.S. House and help the party keep control of the chamber after the 2026 midterms.

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Despite Risks, Texas Republicans Launch Trump-Backed Effort to Redraw Congressional Lines

"Redrawing the Texas map is a dangerous proposition for House Republicans and their incumbents," Suzan DelBene, a Democratic congresswoman from Washington State and chair of the p

NPR · 1d

Texas Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in special session

Texas lawmakers begin a special session Monday. Republicans want to redraw congressional districts in order to skew voting results so the GOP wins more seats. Trump favors the idea.

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CBS News · 1d

How Trump pushed Texas to weigh new congressional map to pick up more GOP seats

Texas lawmakers are set to consider a new congressional map that would give Republicans more seats in the House of Representatives. J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for the New York Times, joins to discuss.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 13h

These Democrats could be targeted in the GOP's Texas redistricting push

Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.

USA Today · 9h

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 and even break quorum.

How do Trump public radio cuts impact Houston? NPR producers and musicians weigh in.

Houston Public Media is slated to lose $2.2 million it receives from CPB, accounting for 10% of its annual operating budget, ...

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As Houston-area athlete fought for his life, Texas leagues have made great strides to battle heat

Tragedy struck in the Houston area this month when Cypress Springs football player Jarvis Spires was fighting for his life ...

History Poised To Repeat Itself As TX Dems Mull Using Same Tactic That Failed 22 Years Ago

Texas Democrats are considering fleeing work in an attempt to hinder a GOP-led push to redraw the state’s congressional maps ...

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Bond lowered to $300K for Texas TikTok creator charged in Galleria mall parking garage murder

The bond for a popular internet content creator charged in a confrontation inside the Galleria mall’s parking lot in early ...

CultureMap Houston on MSN8h

Houston makes U.S. News list of best places to live for quality of life

Houston and three other Texas cities were just hailed in U.S. News & World Report's new rankings of the best places to live ...

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Texas film industry gets a major boost: What it means for Houston

SB 22 passed, meaning $300 million will be pumped into incentive financing for film productions in Texas every two years.

Houston Public Media2h

Ban or regulate THC in Texas? State lawmakers still can’t agree on what’s next

After an attempt to ban THC was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last month, the Texas Senate has revived similar legislation in ...

FOX 26 Houston on MSN3h

Texas man sentenced for trying to smuggle 40+ kilos of meth in torque converters

Authorities became suspicious and found 41.35 kilograms (about 90 pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in the torque converters during a secondary inspection at the border.

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Texas National Guard soldier accused of smuggling — Jury delivers fast verdict

A Houston man and former Texas National Guard soldier has been convicted of smuggling migrants after his border deployment ...

Rodeo awards more than $10 million in scholarships to Texas students

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is awarding the largest class of Texas students in its history with college scholarships - ...

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