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Texas lawmakers tackle flood relief, redistricting and THC

Fort Worth Star-Telegram on M… · 54m

Redistricting, floods and marijuana: What to watch as TX lawmakers meet in Austin

Abbott has tasked lawmakers with redrawing congressional districts mid-decade. The move follows a U.S. Department of Justice letter to state leaders that said three Houston districts and a Fort Worth area district are “unconstitutional ‘coalition districts’” because they’re racially drawn.

Courthouse News Service · 23m

Texas lawmakers tackle flood relief, redistricting and THC in special session

Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott laid out a busy agenda for the first called special session of 2025, calling on policymakers to deliver flood relief and redraw the state's congressional districts.

The Dallas Morning News · 12h

What to expect as Texas lawmakers return to Austin for special session

The Texas Legislature's special session starts Monday. Can lawmakers get everything done before it expires in 30 days?

Texas, Democrats and redistricting

The New York Times · 1h

Texas Republicans Look to Jam Democrats With Vote on Redistricting

By taking up new congressional maps pushed by President Trump first, Republicans hope to discourage Democrats from walking out of a special session before they vote on flood relief.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

Texas GOP eyes redistricting, Dems poised to hit back. What to know.

At Trump's urging, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has requested lawmakers potentially redraw the state's electoral map. Opponents warn it could backfire.

O'Rourke says Texas redistricting could ultimately help Democrats

Beto O'Rourke still wants Democrats to go on offense by launching gerrymandering campaigns of their own in blue states.

54mon MSN

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 ...

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Beat the Texas heat, see art at The Contemporary Austin's Free Week

The Contemporary Austin is hosting a week of free entrance at the Jones Center for everyone from July 23 to July 27. Current ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN3h

John Zerwas, Jim Davis named finalists to lead UT System, UT-Austin

The University of Texas System Board of Regents named former Texas Republican lawmaker John Zerwas the sole finalist for the ...

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Texas Republicans aim to redraw congressional map at Trump’s urging

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday in Austin.

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The Popular Texas City Where You'll Save the Most by Renting vs. Buying

Tenants choosing to rent in Austin, TX, instead of buying get to enjoy the biggest savings among the top 50 major metros.

Texas Gas Service wants to raise Austin's rates for a third time in a year

Some Austin City Council members have suggested finding a different gas utility after a string of rate increases from Texas ...

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New GSD&M CEO aims to keep renowned Austin ad agency on growth trajectory

GSD&M is something of a behemoth in the advertising industry locally, with its 2023 revenue more than triple that of ...

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32% of Homeowners in Austin, Texas Will Benefit From the New SALT Deduction Changes

Texas homeowners—especially in fast-growing cities like Austin—are set to benefit from the SALT deduction cap rising to ...

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