Federal hearing on new Texas congressional map begins Wednesday in El Paso

A federal hearing to determine the legality of new congressional district boundaries designed to net Republicans up to five ...

Redistricting fight over Texas congressional maps moves to courtroom this week to determine if they're constitutional

On Wednesday, the legal fight over the newly approved Congressional maps in Texas will shift from the Capitol to a federal courtroom in El Paso. That's when federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a ...
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Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map

Republicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the ...
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Here are the Republicans who might run for Texas’ newly drawn congressional seats

State Rep. Briscoe Cain kicked off what operatives expect to be a flurry of campaign announcements with a bid for Houston’s 9th Congressional District. Pedestrians walk along the East Front of the U.S ...
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East Texas lawmakers, Nacogdoches County Democratic Chair reflect on special session

Tyler, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Legislature’s special session is over, at least for now. The special session saw the passage of redrawn congressional maps, bills aimed at emergency preparedness during ...
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A growing East Texas city is exploring a new transportation method: Light rail

The metro area is home to about 250,000 and a growing health care hub. City leaders want to get ahead of more traffic and ...
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Harris bill requiring study on pumping East Texas aquifer gets final approval in Texas House

AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - A bill that would require a study on pumping an East Texas aquifer has gained final approval in the Texas House. HB 27, authored by Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) requires to ...