Texas voters

A 2024 change in the party's censure policy has had a big impact.

The statewide survey found that more voters disapprove of the mid-decade redraw than support it, fueled by overwhelming opposition from independent and Democratic voters.

The plan redraws Texas' congressional districts, potentially shifting several seats from Democratic to Republican control in the 2026 midterms.

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.

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants them to reconsider.

The new proposed lines would also prevent few, if any, opportunities for Democrats hoping that an aggressive gerrymander could backfire on Republicans.

The move effectively brings the state House of Representatives to a standstill and prevents any consideration by the full chamber of HB 4, which would dramatically redraw Texas' congressional maps.

Democratic lawmakers and advocates rallied outside the Texas Capitol Thursday, just before the state legislature kicked the first in a series of hearings on a rare mid-decade push from top Republicans to redraw Texas' congressional district maps.

Texas officials praise the revamped immigration database, but some critics are raising concerns about data privacy and accuracy.