Facing the possibility of losing control of the U.S. House next year, national Republicans are pushing two GOP-led states are weighing aggressively redrawing their congressional districts and ...

A political power play is quietly unfolding in Texas that could redraw the state’s congressional map and decide which power rules in Congress. The goal is to squeeze more Republican ...

White House aides have reportedly been pushing Texas Republicans to re-open the redistricting process this summer to make the maps even more dominating for Republicans in Congress.

The proposal would require the Texas Legislature to return for a special session to carry out the rare move of reshaping the state’s political boundaries mid-decade.

House Republicans hold 220 of the chamber's 435 seats. When three vacancies are filled in heavily blue-leaning districts, Democrats will hold 215 seats. Arizona, Texas, and Virginia will hold ...

A rare mid-decade redistricting push has unnerved some Texas Republicans, who worry a drive to harm Democrats could end up endangering G.O.P. incumbents in 2026.

These redistricted lines were significantly friendlier to Republicans than the previous map, and resulted in the GOP picking up five House seats in Texas alone during the 2004 election cycle.

As school districts across Central Texas make budget decisions for the 2025-26 school year, KXAN is keeping track of starting teacher salaries areawide.

With Texas holding 38 of the 435 seats in Congress, Jeffries sees the state as a viable option to flip the House. “Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it,” Jeffries said.

The congressional districts drawn in Texas currently do not favor competition — just two House races were decided by fewer than 14 points in the 2024 elections.

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives gave initial approval to a bill that would boost campus security at schools across the state.

Texas House Bill 2 will provide an addition $7.7 billion to public schools. Local administrators say it’s a start, but far from what’s needed.