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

Parents of young girls who died in last month's flooding in the Texas Hill Country are in Austin this Wednesday to testify about proposed flood safety legislation for camps and campgrounds.Wednesday's hearing is the first time parents of the victims are speaking to the Legislature publicly.

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Texas parents of Camp Mystic flood victims give emotional testimony demanding reforms

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Texas parents who lost children in Camp Mystic flooding to speak at hearing

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Texas House, Senate panels again advance redrawn congressional map

A Texas House committee again approved a new congressional map Monday, aiming to create five new Republican districts ahead of the 2026 election.

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Texas Republicans Set to Approve Trump-Backed New Congressional Map After Lengthy Fight

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Texas redistricting live updates: Texas House prepares to vote on GOP congressional map

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Texas Republicans set to approve Trump-backed new congressional map after lengthy fight

Texas Republicans on Wednesday will take up a new state congressional map intended to flip five Democratic-held U.S. House seats in next year's midterm elections, after dozens of Democratic lawmakers...

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What to Know as a Texas Lawmaker Protests Police Escorts and California Takes up Redistricting

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First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall with Texas GOP poised for vote on maps

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California Redistricting Hearing Turns Heated as Republicans Mount Opposition Campaign

“I know these maps will harm my constituents,” she said in a statement. "I won’t just go along quietly with their intimidation or their discrimination.”

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Texas Republicans Ready to Pass New Redistricting Maps, Just as Trump Wanted

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Texas GOP nears vote on new maps as Democrats stage protest in state House

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How Senate's abortion bill could infringe on other religious freedoms throughout Texas

Senate Bill 7] prevents a religious person from saying any part of this bill impinges on my religious freedom." While many Catholics and evangelicals believe that abortions should never be allowed, a number of Christian denominations do support legal access to abortion for certain cases;

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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 can now move through that chamber.

Texas Senate passes all but four bills on special session agenda

In just a few days, the Texas Senate passed all but four bills on the special session agenda. The second special session was called on Friday, by Tuesday, 14 bills of 18 on the call had already passed.

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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 by double digits in a hypothetical Democratic primary matchup.

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Texas Senate gives final approval to 'bathroom bill,' several others

Senate Bill 8 would require people to use restrooms and locker rooms that match their sex assigned at birth in public schools and government buildings.

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Redistricting showdown returns to the Texas Legislature floor

The redistricting fight returned to the Texas House. Lawmakers wasted no time pressing each other on the details.

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Survey: Paxton, O’Rourke hold early leads in fiercely divided Texas Senate primaries as Trump’s endorsement looms large

A new survey from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University sheds light on where Texas voters stand as the 2026 U.S. Senate primaries approach. The poll,

California Follows Texas’ Lead On Redistricting, But Not Tax Relief

Redistricting is garnering most of the media’s attention in Texas, but Gov. Greg Abbott and legislators also seek more property tax relief during this special session.

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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 yet passed the Texas House.