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Gavin Newsom, Texas and California

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

Gavin Newsom Gets Into War of Words With Ted Cruz Over Texas Democrats

The California governor clashed with the Texas senator as the Lone Star State's redistricting conflict continues.

CBS Sacramento on MSN · 1d

California Gov. Gavin Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum

The Texas House Democrats who have fled the state to block a vote on redistricting are being hosted by California leaders on Friday.

ABC · 1d

California's Newsom, Pelosi back Texas Democrats as GOP warns of more escalations over walkout

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have appeared shoulder-to-shoulder with Texas Democratic lawmakers in a show of support for their nearly weeklong walkout

Texas, Senate

NBC News on MSN · 15h

Texas redistricting clash becomes another stage in the GOP's big Senate primary fight

Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have been competing to show that they’re supporting Trump and fighting Democrats.

CNN on MSN · 23h

Paxton and Cornyn, facing off for Senate, use their official powers in Texas redistricting fight

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the man he is vying to unseat in next year’s Republican primary, US Sen. John Cornyn, are both using the powers of their offices to try to pressure the Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to prevent a vote on a GOP-led redistricting plan.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Why Texas’s redistricting fight is mostly about next year’s Republican Senate slugfest

The nastiest little primary in the Lone Star state has added another layer to the redistricting fight. Eric Garcia examines the feud between the last Bush Republican and the MAGA wing of the GOP

Texas, Democrats

CNN · 1d

August 8, 2025: Texas AG sues to remove Democratic lawmakers who remain absent from legislature

The Texas House again failed to reach a quorum today as Democrats continue their standoff in their bid to block Republicans’ redistricting efforts. Follow for live updates.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Paxton Sues Beto O'Rourke, Democratic Lawmakers In Escalation Over Texas Legislature Walkout

The Texas House of Representatives has failed to meet a quorum for the third time this week as Democratic lawmakers continue their walkout to block a vote on congressional voting maps sought by President Donald Trump.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Texas AG says he's filed suit to remove 13 absent state Democrats from office

Texas Democrats on Friday again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show for a vote on a Republican-proposed redistricting plan Shortly after, the state's Republican attorney general went to court to try to remove some of them from office.

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Cornyn leans into Texas redistricting fight amid uphill reelection bid

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is leaning into the Texas redistricting battle as he seeks to fend off a conservative primary challenge from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). On Tuesday, Cornyn ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

John Cornyn enters critical window to change trajectory of Texas Senate primary against Ken Paxton

The annual summer break is a critical window for Texas’ senior senator, whose allies are blitzing the airwaves with ads ...

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Texas lawmakers advance package of bills to strengthen state flood response following deadly July floods

The bills deal with installing early warning sirens, volunteer management and local emergency management credentials.

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Texas Senate panel advances new House maps amid standoff

A Texas Senate committee advanced a new GOP-friendly House map Thursday as Republicans look to quickly move forward in both ...

El Paso Chamber urging Texas Legislature to keep Fort Bliss, airport in District 16

The El Paso Chamber sent a letter to lawmakers urging them not to move key El Paso assets out of U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar's ...

Texas Senate committee hears testimony about the deadly Kerr County floods

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers Friday heard testimony and pleas for the action from people who experienced the tragic floods ...

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WATCH: Texas state senator argues redistricting showdown could decide balance of power in future US Congress

Texas state GOP Sen. Mayes Middleton argues Republican redistricting efforts in his state could be pivotal for Republicans to maintain control in Congress during mid-terms.

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Chinese nationals living in Texas sue to block land ownership ban, calling it discriminatory

Two Chinese nationals living in Texas say SB 17 is unconstitutional and would block them from housing. A federal judge will ...

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