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CNN on MSN · 1h

Texas House passes GOP-drawn congressional maps, sending bill to Senate for final approval

The Texas House of Representatives has passed a redistricting bill, paving the way for Republican-drawn maps that could net the GOP as many as five US House seats to be finalized in the coming days.

MSNBC on MSN · 2h

Texas’ GOP-led legislature gives initial approval to new congressional map

Democrats and voting rights advocates have denounced the redistricting effort, which is designed to give the GOP five more seats in the U.S. House.

USA TODAY · 28m

Texas Republicans pass Trump-backed map pending Senate and Governor approval

The Texas House GOP approved a Trump-backed congressional map. It still needs Senate approval and the Governor’s signature.

Texas, Campaign and flash flood

CBS News on MSN · 8h

Parents of Camp Mystic flood victims testify on camp safety reform in the Texas Senate

Wednesday's meeting of the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding is the public hearing for Senate Bill 1, which covers safety for both youth camps and campgrounds. According to the bill's author, it incorporates significant feedback from the families of children lost at Camp Mystic.

Parents of Camp Mystic victims testify as Texas Senate committee considers camp safety bill

Wednesday's hearing is the first time parents of the victims are speaking to the Legislature publicly. The parents are members of a group called the Campaign for Camp Safety, which was formed to advocate for an investigation into what happened,

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

Parents of Kids Swept Away in Texas Floods Beg Lawmakers to Protect Future Campers

Parents of the 27 campers and counselors killed when floodwaters rushed through a girl's summer camp in the Texas Hill Country pleaded with lawmakers Wednesday to pass a bill that would boost camp saf

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New poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary

A new poll shows Beto O’Rourke has a 20-point lead over Colin Allred in a hypothetical Democratic primary showdown for U.S.

Houston Public Media1d

John Cornyn narrowing Ken Paxton’s lead in GOP Senate primary, Texas Southern University poll shows

The survey also showed former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, not yet a declared candidate, leading former Congressman Colin Allred ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN52m

“My daughter was stolen from me": Grieving parents point to Texas camp failures at Capitol hearing

Senate Bill 1, which would require more oversight of emergency plans and evacuation procedures at summer camps, was advanced ...

1hon MSN

Both parties expect a GOP map in Texas to clear a big hurdle in a national fight over redistricting

Texas' Republican-led legislature is expected to approve new congressional maps that add five new House seats that the GOP ...

2hon MSN

Texas Senate passes anti-trans restroom ban for third time in 2025

The Texas Senate passed a bill Tuesday night that would ban transgender people from using restrooms in government-owned ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN22h

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 ...

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Texas senate OKs bill requiring sirens in some flood-prone areas

Senators also approved $50 million for local grants to install systems in 30 counties, including Kerr County. The bill hasn't ...

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Texas Democrat spends night in Legislature protesting police shadowing in redistricting battle

A Democratic Texas lawmaker opted to spend the night in the state House chamber and remain there Tuesday rather than allow a ...

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