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Texas lawmakers debate racial representation in redistricting maps

Haya Panjwani, KERA

Posted on October 5, 2021 · The House Committee on Redistricting released maps on Thursday that reflect Republicans’ increased control. The maps are redrawn every 10 years with U.S. Census data.

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Texas GOP convention’s main theme: ‘Going on offense’ against Democrats

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on June 17, 2022 · Many speakers focused on beating Democrats in the November midterm elections — and pushed for less negotiation and collaboration across party lines.

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The Jan. 6 committee is holding hearings on its investigation of the Capitol riot

Heidi Glenn, NPR

Posted on June 9, 2022 · The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection is holding about a half a dozen public hearings this month on what it has learned so far. The first is on June 9 at 7 p.m.

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Gov. Abbott’s new border policies spur backlash among many – Republicans included

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on April 13, 2022 · Democrats say the governor’s plans to bus migrants out of state are inhumane, while some Republicans are calling his latest moves a campaign gimmick.

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Texas is quietly using redistricting lawsuits to launch a broader war against federal voting rights law

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 4, 2022 · As Texas defends against accusations that its new political maps are discriminatory, it’s laying the groundwork to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out longstanding Voting Rights Act protections.

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