87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseFirst Draft of Texas House Map Could Give Slight Bump to Republicans
Daniel FriendOctober 1, 2021
Republican-leaning districts in the proposed map would increase from 80 to 85.
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AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: Redistricting Maps, National Guard Vaccine Mandate, Special Election Results
Daniel FriendOctober 1, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseProposed Texas House Map Could Pit Incumbents Against Each Other in Primaries
Daniel FriendSeptember 30, 2021
A new House map has been proposed for Texas, which places several incumbents together in the same districts.
87th LegislatureFederalState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature to Consider Congressional Redistricting Proposal That Adds Seats to Austin, Houston
Daniel FriendSeptember 27, 2021
A new congressional map has been proposed for Texas, which would largely build up defenses for Republicans in competitive seats.
AudioWeekly Roundup Podcast: New Redistricting Maps, Lawsuits Under the Heartbeat Bill, Dispatch from Del Rio
Michelle ArledgeSeptember 24, 2021
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
87th LegislatureElections 2022IssuesState HouseFacing Redistricting and Local GOP Censure, State Rep. Chris Paddie Declines Re-Election Bid
Hayden SparksSeptember 22, 2021
Though he had previously announced his intent to run again in 2022, Rep. Chris Paddie (R-Marshall) has changed course.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateProposed State Board of Education Map Would Bolster Republicans in 3 Competitive Seats, Democrats in 1
Daniel FriendSeptember 21, 2021
The proposed map for the Texas State Board of Education would boost Republican support in three districts while bolstering Democratic support in another.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State SenateProposed Texas Senate Map Would Shore Up Support for Most Incumbents
Daniel FriendSeptember 20, 2021
The proposed map would create one new Republican district while eliminating most competitive seats based on recent voting patterns.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateGovernment Vaccine Mandates, Transgender Sports, Redistricting on Legislature’s Plate for Third Special Session
Brad JohnsonSeptember 20, 2021
The Texas legislature will convene once again this week, tasked with completing a handful of items set by Gov. Abbott.
87th LegislatureElections 2022State HouseState SenateA Look Back at the Texas Redistricting Litigation Over the Past Decade
Daniel FriendSeptember 15, 2021
With a lawsuit already filed for the upcoming redistricting, here’s a look back at the litigation over the past decade.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateGov. Abbott Announces Third Special Session, Adds Redistricting and Four Other Items to Agenda
Hayden SparksSeptember 7, 2021
The next special legislative session to primarily address redistricting will begin in just a few weeks.
87th LegislatureElections 2022Texas Democratic Senators File Lawsuit Challenging Plan to Redistrict in Special Session
Daniel FriendSeptember 1, 2021
Democratic lawmakers say that the Texas constitution requires the legislature to wait until 2023 to draw new maps.
Elections 2022Potential 2022 Election Primary Dates Slated Based on Completion of Redistricting
Daniel FriendAugust 27, 2021
The Texas legislature has decided when the primary election dates could be based on when redistricting is completed.
IssuesTexas Suburbs Likely to Gain More Representation Under New Redistricting Data
Daniel FriendAugust 13, 2021
Suburban areas in Texas boomed in the past decade and should see an increase in representatives after redistricting.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: 15 Democrats Avoid Arrest Warrants, Abbott Reimplements COVD-19 Measures, Redistricting Work to Begin Next Month
Brad JohnsonAugust 13, 2021
This week — House Democrats who stopped participating in the quorum break are listed, the governor opts to pause elective procedures, and the state’s redistricting tools are set to be ready by September.
Elections 2022Campaigns for State Legislature Begin Launching Ahead of Redistricting
Daniel FriendAugust 10, 2021
Before new maps are drawn, some challengers are beginning to launch campaigns for competitive state legislative districts across Texas.
87th LegislatureState HouseState SenateGovernor Abbott Announces First 2021 Special Session Will Begin July 8
Brad JohnsonJune 22, 2021
The agenda items for the first special session have yet to be announced.
87th LegislatureEducationHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTexas Legislature to Adjourn Sine Die After Abbott Balks at Calls for a June Special Session
Hayden SparksMay 31, 2021
Lawmakers are headed home for the summer after a 140-day session, unless Abbott decides to call them back to Austin for a special session soon.
87th LegislatureEducationHealthcareIssuesState HouseState SenateTaxes & SpendingTransgender Sports, Spending Limits, ‘Informed American Patriotism’ Education Among Bills Facing Midnight Deadline
Hayden SparksMay 25, 2021
Tuesday, May 25 is the last day for the Texas House to consider Senate bills and joint resolutions that have not yet passed the chamber.
87th LegislatureState Senate2022 Primary Elections Likely to be Delayed, Candidate Filing Window Tightened
Daniel FriendApril 12, 2021
A bill approved by the Texas Senate would tighten the filing period for candidates and push back the 2022 primary elections depending on when redistricting is completed.