Supreme Court Lets Texas Keep New Congressional Map
The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.
Secretary of State Nelson Notifies Harris County About Voter Registration Complaint and Investigation
Under this statute, the state may assume administrative oversight if an investigation reveals patterns of problems.
AG Paxton Will Appeal Federal Court Decision Stalling Texas’s New Congressional Map
Attorney General Ken Paxton will file an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States and ask for a stay of an order of a three-judge district court.
Fort Worth Church’s Online Class Trains Christians to Run for Office
At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and what happens in the government.
All 17 Texas Constitutional Amendments Pass
The propositions include restrictions on the creation of certain taxes, new tax exemptions, investments on water infrastructure and dementia research.
States Can Now Use Last Four Digits of Social Security Numbers to Verify Citizenship
As part of USCIS’ commitment to Executive Order 14248, those verifying voter rolls can create a case without needing a complete Social Security number.
Election Day Reminders
Eligible voters will weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local and special elections.
Texas AG Opens Investigation into Love Austin PAC
In an effort to pass Prop Q, which will be on the November 4 ballot, non-profit organization Foundation Communities, Inc. has reportedly pledged to donate $25,000 to the Love Austin Political Action Committee.
Multi State Petition to Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
Paxton’s comment argues that the current registration system, which is based solely on self-attestation of citizenship, fails to protect voter rolls from illegal registrations.
Important Reminders About Early Voting
During early voting, Texans can vote at any polling location in their county of registration.
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa Joins Race to Challenge Gov. Greg Abbott
The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.
Federal Gov. Shut Down. What it Means for Texas.
Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could disrupt some services.
$675 Million Earmarked for Texas Projects as Congress Heads Toward shutdown
Texas’ congressional delegation obtained tentative funding for infrastructure improvements, university research and other initiatives, but the nearly 350 earmarks are all in jeopardy.
“Bathroom Bill” Signed into Law After Decade of Failed Attempts
Senate Bill 8, which goes into effect on Dec. 4, restricts bathroom use in government buildings and schools to the sex assigned at birth.
Texas Skirted THC Ban
While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.
Texas’ Congressional Districts Redrawn. See How Yours Changed.
The new maps will go into effect for the 2026 midterms, barring court intervention.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs New Texas Congressional Map
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Texas’ new congressional map into law Friday, celebrating in a social media video that the state is “now more red in the United States Congress.”
Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores Switches Districts
Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.
Texas House Approves Bill Aimed to Limit City, County Property Taxes
Texas cities and counties have already had their budgets compressed by a variety of factors, including the state’s current property tax limits.
