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Texas, the redistricting battle

Texas governor says redistricting fight could go on for years
Republicans’ move to redraw U.S. House maps in Texas to benefit their party has set off a nationwide battle over redistricting.
Cornyn leans into Texas redistricting fight amid uphill reelection bid
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is leaning into the Texas redistricting battle as he seeks to fend off a conservative primary challenge from state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). On Tuesday, Cornyn publicly called for FBI Director Kash Patel to assist in tracking down Democrats who fled the state in protest.
What can the FBI do in Texas redistricting fight? Not much, experts say.
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has said the FBI granted his request to help bring Democratic lawmakers back to the state. But the bureau appears to have taken few concrete steps.
FBI to find Dems. that fled TX to stop GOP plans
The FBI will now help local law enforcement find the Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas in an attempt to block Republican’s redistricting plans, according to Sen. John Cornyn. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler says this is Texas GOP leaders’ effort to expand their jurisdiction beyond the state.
Former AG says FBI can’t return Texas lawmakers who fled state
Former Attorney General Eric Holder said Sunday that the FBI does not have jurisdiction to return Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state. “Texas lawmakers are digging in. You heard
Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats
The California governor clashed with the Texas senator as the Lone Star State's redistricting conflict continues.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Beto O'Rourke for Alleged Illegal Fundraising Practices
Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Beto O'Rourke for allegedly using fundraising to cover personal expenses for Texas ...
Investigation targets financial aid from Beto O'Rourke's group to absent Texas Democrats
Part of the investigation includes looking into whether the political group is providing funds to Democrats who have left the ...
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Texas AG Sues To Vacate 13 Dem House Seats Over Quorum Walkout
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Texas seeking judicial declarations that 13 ...
Texas attorney general sues to remove 13 absent Democrats from office
During a brief session Friday, state House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) announced the chamber did not have enough members ...
Chinese nationals living in Texas sue to block land ownership ban, calling it discriminatory
Two Chinese nationals living in Texas say SB 17 is unconstitutional and would block them from housing. A federal judge will ...
Chip Roy eyes Texas attorney general run as Paxton challenges Cornyn
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is reportedly eyeing a campaign for Texas attorney general, the latest Lone Star State leader to ...
O’Rourke slams lawsuit accusing him of “Beto Bribes” to Texas Democrats
Texas Republicans are doing all they can to increase the pressure on Democratic legislators who left the state to stop the ...
Texas redistricting clash becomes another stage in the GOP's big Senate primary fight
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have been competing to show that they’re supporting Trump and fighting ...