Texas’ first special session of 2025 starts Monday, during which state lawmakers will consider new congressional maps approve the proposal. Michael Li, senior counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice ...

Protesters in Harris County rally against Gov. Abbott's redistricting plan, criticizing it as a political power grab to favor Republicans.

Texas lawmakers will reconvene at the Capitol on Monday for a special legislative session to address 18 agenda items, including the implementation of flood warning systems after the deadly July ...

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Texas and Harris County leaders are pushing forth new laws and policies to protect vulnerable residents from deed theft, which they argue is on the rise.

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down ...

Texas lawmakers will return to the Capitol on July 21 for a second attempt at regulating THC, the psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plants of hemp and marijuana. This ...