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Texas Democrats threaten walkout over "Trump takeover" as special session begins
With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.
As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch
House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year’s midterm battle, with talks ...
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GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district
The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law ...
Joe Rogan urges progressive Texas Democrat to run for president, calling him a 'good person'
Podcast host Joe Rogan encouraged Texas State Rep. James Talarico to run for president for on his show on Friday for being ...
Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods
Texas Democrats showed up Monday for a special session but left open the possibility of walking out as a means to derail an unusual summer redrawing of U.S. House maps that would help protect ...
A Joe Rogan-Blessed Democrat? James Talarico Draws Eyes of a Party Desperate For New Leaders
James Talarico, a Texas state rep. and seminary student, is gaining fans in a party desperate for new leaders.
Texas House Democrats unveil PR, fundraising blitz to battle redistricting
The chair of the Democratic National Committee was in Houston on Friday to discuss strategy with state House Democrats Caucus ...
Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk
The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled Legislature drew political lines that helped pad the ...