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Texas House passes GOP-drawn congressional maps, sending bill to Senate for final approval

The Texas House of Representatives has passed a redistricting bill, paving the way for Republican-drawn maps that could net the GOP as many as five US House seats to be finalized in the coming days.

MSNBC on MSN · 11h

Texas’ GOP-led legislature gives initial approval to new congressional map

Democrats and voting rights advocates have denounced the redistricting effort, which is designed to give the GOP five more seats in the U.S. House.

AOL · 19h

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.

Texas, Camp Mystic

CBS News on MSN · 16h

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

Wednesday's meeting of the Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding is the public hearing for Senate Bill 1, which covers safety for both youth camps and campgrounds. According to the bill's author, it incorporates significant feedback from the families of children lost at Camp Mystic.

U.S. News & World Report · 12h

Parents of Kids Swept Away in Texas Floods Beg Lawmakers to Protect Future Campers

Parents of the 27 campers and counselors killed when floodwaters rushed through a girl's summer camp in the Texas Hill Country pleaded with lawmakers to pass a bill that would boost camp safety

ABC · 10h

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

Parents whose children were among 27 killed at Camp Mystic on Texas' Guadalupe River during the Fourth of July flash flooding gave emotional testimony on Wednesday.

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New poll: Beto O’Rourke leads Colin Allred in hypothetical Texas Senate primary

A new poll shows Beto O’Rourke has a 20-point lead over Colin Allred in a hypothetical Democratic primary showdown for U.S.

Texas lawmakers look to seal new deal on ending STAAR exam: 'Closer than ever'

Republican lawmakers seem to have agreed on a plan to replace the STAAR exam with three through-year tests for public school ...

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Photos from the Texas Legislature as Republicans push for new political maps

The Texas House of Representatives, led by Republicans, approved a redrawn congressional map that could give the GOP up to ...

Amarillo Globe-News on MSN26m

Texas Senator Kevin Sparks launches reelection bid with Trump endorsement

Midland, announced his reelection bid for District 31, which includes parts of the Permian Basin and the Panhandle.

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Texas House Democrats declare victory as they announce return to Legislature

Texas House Democrats are expected to return to the Legislature on Monday after denying a quorum for two weeks.

Houston Public Media1d

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 ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

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 ...

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