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Abbott Signs Gerrymandered Map as Texas G.O.P. Moves Further Right  The New York Times Texas governor signs new voting maps pushed by Trump to gain five GOP seats in Congress in 2026  AP News Abbott signs Texas redistricting map into law, securing major GOP victory ahead of 2026 midterms  Fox News With Texas and California redistricting, both parties are making a 2026 gamble  CNN …

August 15, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation identifying 19 agenda items for Special Session #2 that begins at 12:00 PM today, Friday, August 15. “Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans,” said Governor Abbott. “Because of their dereliction of duty, …

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott immediately calls second special session for redistricting  Politico Abbott, Texas Republicans launch new Trump-backed redistricting push as fleeing Democrats plan to end walkout  Fox News Barack Obama praises Texas Democrats as state legislature ends special session without passing new electoral maps  The Guardian Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps  AP …

On Sunday, GOP Texas Gov. Greg Abbott made it clear: His party’s fight to gerrymander the state’s congressional map “could literally last years.”  But as the story has played out since Texas Republicans first met in early June to discuss redrawing congressional districts, another thing has become apparent: This is an authoritarian powergrab.  Abbott and Texas Republicans are seeking to …

After failing to reach a quorum in the Texas House on Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed what Republican lawmakers have been saying — that beyond efforts to add five GOP congressional seats in the Lone Star State, there have been discussions about seeking to add as many as three more.  In an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas Monday, Governor …

Texas governor, Greg Abbott, has stepped up his war of words with Democratic lawmakers who have left the state to foil an aggressive redistricting plan aimed at giving his Republican party five additional seats in Congress, saying on Sunday that the fight “could literally last years”. Abbott issued his new threat on Fox News Sunday, saying that he would use …

Abbott blasts Crockett, Democrats over redistricting critiques  Politico MAGA Gov Greg Abbott Bashes ‘Racist’ Jasmine Crockett Over Redistricting Spat  The Daily Beast “It wouldn’t be a day ending in ‘Y’ if Jasmine Crockett didn’t say something racist,” Abbott quipped.  Yahoo News UK MAGA pundit says Jasmine Crockett defending Black voters means she wants to end white race  LGBTQ Nation Texas Gov. Greg Abbot lobs …

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston. The lawsuit filed by the governor’s office comes hours after Attorney General Ken Paxton made a similar threat Tuesday afternoon. However, Paxton said he wouldn’t ask courts if lawmakers can be removed until Friday afternoon – the …

Abbott moves to dismiss Texas Democrats’ “ringleader” from office  Axios Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state  The Texas Tribune A California plan is likely the Democrats’ best option in the redistricting wars  CNN Trump news at a glance: president says Republicans ‘entitled’ to more seats in Texas amid spiralling redistricting fight  The Guardian F.B.I. Is …

Greg Abbott sues to remove Houston lawmaker for leading redistricting quorum break  Houston Chronicle Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state  The Texas Tribune What is gerrymandering? Why is it legal?  CNN F.B.I. Is Asked to Arrest Texas Democrats in Battle Over House Seats  The New York Times Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeks court order to …