Texas Democrats are considering fleeing work in an attempt to hinder a GOP-led push to redraw the state’s congressional maps

Beto O'Rourke said Democrats should be "ruthlessly focused on winning power" through their own redistricting in California as Texas Republicans began a special session.

The plan is for Texas to redraw its congressional districts and gain five additional Republican seats. Currently, Texas has 38 seats in the House. Republicans now hold 25 and Democrats 12, with one seat vacant after Democrat Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor, died in March.

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.

Lauren Egan talks to James Talarico, a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives who’s been all over our algorithm—and even appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience.

Texas Republican State Representative Brian Harrison shared his thoughts with Jack Fink on the state budget ahead of the special session, which he has sharply criticized. He said he believes that property taxes didn't go far enough in the regular session.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A review by Texas lawmakers into the catastrophic July 4 floods has no intention of second-guessing decisions by local officials or assigning blame over the tragedy that killed at least 136 people, a top Republican leading the effort said Wednesday.

Texas Democrats know they have few options to stop Republicans from redrawing the state's congressional maps exactly as the president wants them. They do, however, have a nuclear option.