US EditionTexas Leaders Have Repeatedly Claimed the State’s Voting Maps Are Race Blind. Until the Trump DOJ Disagreed.
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 10 – The special session will focus on disaster recovery and a controversial plan to redraw four congressional districts amid constitutional challenges and political aims ahead of 2026 elections.
- Governor Greg Abbott announced a special legislative session starting July 21 to discuss congressional redistricting amid recovery efforts from flooding that killed at least 120 people.
- The U.S. Department of Justice urged Texas officials to redraw four congressional districts, claiming they are unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
- Democratic lawmakers criticized Abbott's move as a partisan effort to boost Republican electoral prospects during a disaster.
- The U.S. Department of Justice noted that voting maps in Texas may violate the Voting Rights Act and requested changes to ensure compliance.
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Texas contradicts itself in redistricting case
"Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed." was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news.At first, the quest…
Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.
By Eleanor Klibanoff and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune July 11, 2025 “Texas leaders have repeatedly claimed the state’s voting maps are race blind. Until the Trump DOJ disagreed.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that kee…
Gov. Abbott orders special session, Hill Country flooding, redistricting, THC among unfinished business
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday unveiled a jam-packed agenda for the upcoming special legislative session, calling on lawmakers to redraw Texas’ congressional maps and address several unfinished conservative priorities from earlier this year.
Texas Governor Abbott Directs State Legislature To Provide Congressional Redistricting Plan In Special Session
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a special session of the state Legislature to commence on Monday, July 21, 2025. “We delivered historic legislation this year that will benefit Texans for generations. There is more work to do. The Special Session begins on July 21 to improve early warning systems, provide flood relief funding, & more,” Abbott said Wednesday. The agenda includes “legislation that provides a revised congressional redistrictin…
Texas Governor Abbott Directs State Legislature To Provide Congressional Redistricting Plan In Special Session * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a special session of the state Legislature to commence on Monday, July 21, 2025. “We delivered historic legislation this year that will benefit Texans for generations. There is more work to do. The Special Session begins on July 21 to improve early warning systems, provide flood relief funding, & more,” Abbott said Wednesday. The agenda includes “legislation that provides a revised congressional redistrictin…
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