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President Trump pushes controversial redistricting plan in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott adds to special session agenda
Redistricting is one of 18 items on the agenda during the Texas legislative special session that begins July 21.
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TEXAS VIEW: Disaster policies correctly added to special session; let’s avoid kneejerk actions
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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Texas is drowning — and lawmakers are playing politics | Editorial
Families are still searching for missing loved ones after devastating Hill Country floods. Will lawmakers get distracted by partisan issues?
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Texas has funded hundreds of millions in flood projects. The State Flood Plan says it needs $54 billion
The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...
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Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
President Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections ...
Texas legislative committees to prioritize disaster response
The Texas Senate and House are prioritizing disaster response and redistricting in the upcoming special session that begins Monday. The Republican leaders of both chambers have announced the creation ...
Democrats Broach Potential Walkout to Block Texas Redistricting
Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Texas Democrats on a call on Tuesday that the moment required everyone to ...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton opens investigation into allegations of ‘potential noncitizens’ voting in Harris County
The investigation, which also targets Cameron, Eastland and Guadalupe counties, comes ahead of a special legislative session ...