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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of mapsDemocratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.
A congressional candidate in Texas was forcibly removed from the Texas State Capitol and arrested this week, as officials say he 'refused to obey requests' to leave while voicing his opposition to Texas Republicans' redistricting efforts.
The catastrophic floods in the Texas Hill Country and a partisan redrawing of U.S. House maps, aimed at giving Republicans more winnable seats in the 2026 elections, are two major issues in a 30-day special session that is already off to a combative start.
Gov. Gavin Newsom appeared Friday alongside Texas Democrats who are fighting against GOP efforts to draw congressional districts in their favor.