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Evan L'Roy/The Texas TribuneFacing demographic changes that work against their political dominance, Republicans will be able to redraw politically advantageous maps — and shield themselves from the change — without federal oversight for the first time in decades. -
ShutterstockThe two Republicans are vying to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey, who is now in Congress.
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In May, a three-justice panel of the First Court of Appeals sent the case back to Collin, Ken Paxton's home county. Prosecutors asked the full court to reconsider. -
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Texas law clashes with Supreme Court precedent and could be a model for how states could put other constitutional rights in jeopardy.
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Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.
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Merrick Garland said his department will urgently explore all options to challenge the state law that effectively bans abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected, which can happen as early as six weeks into a pregnancy.
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A voting bill passed by the Texas legislature now faces multiple legal challenges before it's even been signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund is suing on behalf of several civil rights organizations in San Antonio’s federal court.
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After several mass shootings in Texas, some Republican leaders — including Gov. Greg Abbott — pledged to try to prevent another incident from happening again. But stricter gun laws did not come out of the 2021 legislative session.
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House Bill 20’s primary Senate sponsor argued that social media platforms are the modern equivalent of “common carriers” and should be treated as such in terms of protecting freedom of speech.
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The legislation now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott, who plans to sign it. Once he does, Texas will become the latest GOP-run state to enact new voting restrictions.
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Texas Democrats made their way to the U.S. Capitol to pressure Congress into voting for federal voting protections. But politics in Washington make that less likely with each passing day.
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Wray is among eight candidates, including five Republicans, on the ballot Tuesday to fill a vacancy in his old House District 10.
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While the state’s new permitless carry law has received the most attention, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a slew of gun-related legislation during the 2021 legislative session.
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The bill passed 79-37 on second reading late Thursday night then passed 80-41 on a third reading Friday afternoon. The measure includes bans on 24-hour voting and drive-through voting.
