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Abbott Signs Redistricting Bill

The day has arrived: Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the redistricting bill into law. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed into law a Republican plan to make the state’s congressional district map “more red” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. … Continue reading →

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Texas Redistricting Passes Senate, Headed To Abbott’s Desk

After passing the Texas House, the redistricting bill has now passed the Texas Senate and is headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to sign. A Republican plan to redraw Texas congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections is on … Continue reading →

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Texas Redistricting Finally Passes House

After all the unnecessary and futile drama of the Democrat’s quorum break, the Texas House has finally passed the congressional redistricting bill. After weeks of gridlock, the Texas House has approved a new congressional redistricting plan that Republicans say will … Continue reading →

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Abbott Gets His Slush Fund Back

Remember the old Chapter 313 program Texas used to dole out incentives to favored companies to relocate to Texas? It’s back under a new name. House Bill 5, which author State Rep. Todd Hunter (R–Corpus Christi) calls the “Texas Jobs, … Continue reading →

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Texas Creating Critical Race Theory Office?

This is thoroughly infuriating news: The Texas Department of State Health Services is using close to $45 million to create the Office of Health Equity Policy and Performance. Purportedly, the office will work with state and local public health entities … Continue reading →

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