The Texas Legislature began a new special legislative session Friday after Gov. Greg Abbott called lawmakers back to deal with congressional redistricting and a host of other issues – laying down a n...

Former President Barack Obama is praising Texas House Democrats over their efforts to thwart Republican redistricting in the state.

California’s plan, which would favor Democrats for more seats in the US House of Representatives, is seen as potentially neutralizing the gains that Republicans are seeking in Texas.

People packed the capital lawn on Saturday morning for the “Texas for All” rally protesting the state’s plan to redraw redistricting maps.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Millennium Park Saturday afternoon to rally against redistricting efforts in Texas that could give Republicans five additional U.S. House seats in next year’s midter...