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Civil rights group sues to block new Texas congressional map: ‘intentionally harmful and discriminatory’

Texas Republicans successfully pushed for the new map in what they claim is a political effort

The Independent UK

Bill giving attorney general authority to prosecute election crimes heads to Abbott’s desk

The measure comes four years after the state’s highest criminal court ruled the agency could not bring election cases without an invitation from local prosecutors.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans are trying to ensure we’ll never have another fair election

From an executive order to redistricting to seeking to kill mail-in ballots, the party is conducting an all-out assault on voting rights

The Guardian - US

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Texas lawmakers to consider restoring limits on late voter registration changes

Legislation pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott would bar voters at the polls from immediately casting a ballot based on a last-minute update to their address.

The Texas Tribune

For their walkout, Texas Democrats get national attention — and partisan retribution at home

Democrats said the walkout inspired a national protest against GOP redistricting. But it also greased the path for other bills they oppose and unified Texas Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Doomsday scenarios after Texas and California go nuclear on redistricting: See how it all plays out

NEWS ANALYSIS: A mid-decade redrawing of congressional maps would have implications far beyond the 2026 midterm elections, write John Bowden and Eric Garcia. The Independent illustrates, with interactive maps by Alicja Hagopian, what’s at stake for control of the US House of Representatives — and potentially the last two years…

The Independent UK

‘It’s legal’: Texas redistricting map heads for governor’s final sign-off in win for Trump

Lawsuits accuse state Republicans of illegally drawing congressional boundaries along racial lines that diminish Black and Latino voting power

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Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

The Texas Tribune

Texas senate gives final approval to redrawn congressional map that heavily favours Republicans

The map will now be sent to governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, who is expected to quickly sign it into law

The Guardian - US

What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?

Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera

Hill Country nonprofit pledges $40 million to help rebuild flood victims’ homes

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has a four-pronged recovery plan: rebuilding homes, supporting mental health, economic recovery, and reviving the area’s quality of life.

The Texas Tribune

Texas, California Race To Redraw Electoral Maps Ahead Of US Midterms

Republican-controlled Texas and Democratic-run California were set Thursday to forge ahead on creating new congressional maps, in a cutthroat struggle to tilt the outcome of next year's US midterm elections before voters even cast a ballot.

International Business Times

Almost 6 in 10 Americans Fear U.S. Democracy Is in Danger Amid Gerrymandering Efforts, Poll Shows

Nearly six in ten Americans believe democracy in the United States is under threat, with partisan redistricting emerging as a major source of concern, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Latin Times

Because America runs on hypocrisy now, Texas Governor vows to sue Gavin Newsom for doing the same ‘disgraceful’ thing he just did

Abbott seriously dislikes Newsom playing him at his own game.

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The Guardian - US

Texas killed in-state tuition for undocumented college students – what happened next?

Republicans once championed the policy on economic grounds. Undoing it is disrupting students’ lives and business as usual on campuses

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott asks for new penalties for lawmakers who flee to halt legislative sessions

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.

The Texas Tribune

Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally

The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom is expertly trolling Fox News stars by mimicking Trump online — right down to the nicknames

ANALYSIS: Gavin Newsom’s pitch-perfect parody has resulted in several Fox News hosts taking the bait — and making the governor’s point, Justin Baragona writes.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate fast tracks THC ban, flood prep and bathroom restrictions for transgender people

Senators moved fast on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda for the second special session. With House Democrats back in Texas, bills can now move through that chamber.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.

The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke PAC donated more than $1 million to Democrats during redistricting battle

A judge temporarily barred Powered by People from fundraising for Democrats or financially supporting the quorum break.

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis enters the chat: governor eyes chance to redraw Florida maps

Redistricting call a stereotypical power-play by Republican governor who has often bent state lawmakers to his will

The Texas Tribune

U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry

Mounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott calls second special session as first round ends with Democrats still out of state

The second session is set to consider the same agenda that stalled in the first, with redistricting and disaster response at the top of the governor’s priorities.

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