Texas

Texas state Rep. Jolanda Jones (D) compared redistricting efforts underway in her state to the Holocaust.

Former President Obama accused Texas Republicans of a power grab as they pursue mid-decade redistricting that could add five GOP House seats.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D‑TX) slammed President Trump on CNN’s The Source, calling him a “wannabe Hitler” and alleging he “has a problem with people of color.” Crockett argued that Republicans are twisting themselves into loyalty to the president despite these concerns.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asks courts to declare seats vacant for Democratic lawmakers who fled to deny quorum.

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, urging him to take action alongside Texas law enforcement in arresting lawmakers fleeing the state.

A record number of Californians are leaving the Golden State and heading to Texas, with more than 100,000 relocating each year, according to new research from StorageCafe. That’s roughly the size of Santa Barbara moving to Texas annually, making California the top source of new Texas residents.

The Texas House voted to issue civil arrest warrants for over 50 Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to stall GOP-backed redistricting.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has thrown her support behind a redistricting plan for her own state—while simultaneously condemning Republicans for doing the same in Texas.

Texas Republicans have proposed a mid-decade redistricting plan to flip five Democratic seats, aiming to boost their congressional delegation to 30 of 38 seats, a move that aligns with President Trump’s 56% vote share in Texas in 2024. Democrats, predictably, are crying foul.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) threatens to remove House Democrats after they left the state in an effort to prevent Republicans from a redistricting initiative.