The Latest Breaking News from Texas

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 · Aug 21, 2025

In response to failures and grieving parents, Texas lawmakers advance flood bills

Here’s where the proposed laws to address camp safety, flood warnings and emergency response stand in the Legislature.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

‘Fishing was the plan’: 2 Texas women cast a line. Then a strange man comes out of the woods

A woman shares the scary moment a man cornered them on a fishing dock after emerging from the nearby woods. 

The Mary Sue · Aug 21, 2025

Former Speaker Dade Phelan won’t seek reelection to Texas House

As speaker, Phelan oversaw passage of numerous conservative priorities, but he gave up the gavel under pressure from the far right over the House’s impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.

The Aransas County courthouse was supposed to open in 2023. But officials have faced voter backlash and a constant stream of design and construction problems that have delayed the opening.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

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 · Aug 21, 2025

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.

We Got This Covered · Aug 21, 2025

Caterpillar, Hunt Energy Partner On Data Center Power Push, Starting In Texas

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Hunt Energy Company, L.P. announced on Thursday a strategic partnership to develop independent energy systems for data centers. The deal focuses on delivering reliable, always-available power to support rising digital infrastructure demand.

Benzinga · Aug 21, 2025

Republican Stan Lambert of Abilene won’t seek reelection to Texas House

Lambert overcame a brutal primary last year after drawing the wrath of two of the state’s most powerful GOP leaders.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

Musk must face lawsuit brought by voters he convinced to sign petition in $1 million-a-day election giveaway, judge says

A Texas judge rejected Musk’s request to dismiss the lawsuit brought by a group of voters who say they were misled into signing a petition and handing over personal information for a chance to win $1 million

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025