Commissioner Tom Ramsey called a map proposed by Rodney Ellis “the most corrupt plan I've ever seen in my 45 years of doing work in Harris County.”
State Sen. Kel Seliger announced that he will not be seeking reelection to the state legislature, leaving the seat open for a new member.
The Texas legislature gave final approval to a new congressional map after the two chambers agreed on some changes.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
Last-minute changes to the new Texas House map include adjustments in major counties and GOP optimism in South Texas.
The proposed map for Texas’ congressional delegation was approved in the Senate and will now be sent to the House.
Catch up on the week's hottest stories in Texas politics with the reporting team at The Texan.
This week — progressive groups target moderate Democrats, Senate Democrats object to redistricting maps, Wesley Hunt rakes in national endorsements for a run in a new district.
As Sen. Kel Seliger breaks from his party on key votes, other Republicans appear keen to fill his seat with someone new.
Amendments were adopted on the Texas House redistricting plan that could lead to one less Republican seat but shore up GOP support for incumbents.
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to the new map to shore up support for most incumbents in the chamber.
Republican-leaning districts in the proposed map would increase from 80 to 85.
