As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch

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 midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has obliged Trump by adding redistricting to a crowded special session that also includes disaster recovery and preparedness.

Drawing Lines: Beto O’Rourke Says His Democrat Party Needs to Be More Ruthless in Quest to Hold Power

Beto O’Rourke claims Democrats must become more ruthless to regain power.

Texas GOP Set to Redraw State’s Congressional Map During Special Session

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for a July 21 special session of the state Legislature to discuss efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map to make it more competitive for the GOP. The Republican governor issued a proclamation on July 9, directing the Legislature convene in Austin for a special session beginning at 12 p.m. on July 21. The special session, which can last a maximum of 30 days, will consider several pieces of legislation, inclu…

Democrats seek to fight fire with fire on redistricting

Democrats on Capitol Hill are pressing blue-state governors to redraw their House lines in response to a similar push by Texas Republicans, warning it’s the party’s only chance to flip control of the lower chamber — and provide a check on President Trump — after next year’s midterms.  The Democrats are quick to maintain that…

Will Tarrant County go for Harris or Trump? Experts, voters say it's a toss-up

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Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a risk

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday.