A panel of Texas House and Senate lawmakers are holding a joint meeting today where they're discussing the state's response to the devastating July 4 flash flooding that left more than 130 dead.

Talarico, an Austin Democrat, registered the internet domain name “TalaricoForSenate.com,” which tells visitors it's “Launching Soon.”

President Trump is pushing Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Republicans to redraw the state's congressional maps in favor of the GOP. Former Rep. Collin Allred (D-TX), who is running for U.S. Senate, joins Katy Tur to share his reaction and to discuss the Texas legislature holding a special session to address the deadly flooding.

AUSTIN, Texas — State Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston is pushing for major upgrades to Texas flood warning systems through new legislation aimed at preventing future disasters like the July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country that killed more than 130 people.

The Texas House is set to have public hearings about congressional redistricting around the state this week. Here's what to know.

In one of the biggest GOP primary races of the midterms, Sen. John Cornyn and his allies are bringing up Ken Paxton’s personal life, and some backers are rethinking their support.

Texas Republicans want to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain an advantage in next year's election. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Democrats must counter or become complicit.

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