The Latest Breaking News from Texas

Texas can't require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, judge says

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Texas from enforcing a new law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage

The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is expected to pass a new congressional map creating five new winnable seats for the GOP

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

California Republicans Slam Redistricting Efforts Set To Offset Texas: 'Pure Political Power Grab'

California Republicans are slamming Democrats' redistricting effort, which is meant to offset an initiative by the Texas GOP

Latin Times · Aug 20, 2025

Texas house passes Republican-drawn gerrymandered congressional map after weeks of protest – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout

Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to protect the GOP’s slim majority in the U.S. House.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

How Texas' “bathroom bills” have evolved over a decade

More than 20 bills that would restrict restroom use for transgender people have been proposed since 2015, but their language — and reception — have shifted.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 20, 2025

Kamala Harris Thanks Nicole Collier And Texas Democrats: 'We Are All In That Chamber With You'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris phoned Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Texas) on Tuesday, thanking the Fort Worth Democrat for "standing up for the people" after Collier spent the night on the House floor rather than accept a round-the-clock police escort ordered for Democrats who broke quorum in a redistricting…

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Did the Texas Tribune Hallucinate About Judge Ho's Dissent?

The article misattributed two quotations to Judge Ho. And variants of those quotes appeared in the majority, but there were inexplicable alterations.

Reason · Aug 20, 2025

Nancy Pelosi Says 'Scared' Republicans Are 'Cheating Openly' Knowing They'll Lose House: 'You Throw A Punch, You Better Be Ready To Take A Punch'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Republicans are "scared they'll lose the House after gutting Medicaid and food aid" and are "cheating openly," arguing California voters will "save our health care and Democracy."

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025