How Texas redistricting is stirring up potential election chaos

Lawmakers are trying to plan for the 2026 midterms while waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.
Texas Standard

Hundreds of Texas voters flagged as potential noncitizens may have already proven their citizenship

The Secretary of State’s Office didn’t initially check with the Department of Public Safety, which collects proof of citizenship from people who register to vote through them.
San Antonio Current

Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, parties to scramble — again

First, a switch to new congressional maps. Now, a switch back to the old ones, with a key deadline approaching, and another reversal possible.
Houston Public Media

Houston’s 18th Congressional District will have 2 elections in 32 days. Voters may be befuddled

A federal court’s rejection of Texas' redrawn congressional map means the two elections are for identical jurisdictions — at least for now. A potential Supreme Court ruling could make the two races very different.
The Texas Tribune

Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, county parties to scramble — again

Texas officials preparing for elections under new congressional maps must quickly reverse course because of a federal court order blocking the use of the maps.