Politics Austin Democrats brace for more redistricting efforts next year Recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court could spur a third effort to redraw Texas’ congressional maps since the 2020 census. July 1, 2026
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Politics A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago. The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today. May 12, 2026
Politics Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out. Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released. May 12, 2026
Politics A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago. The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today. May 11, 2026
Politics Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out. Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released. May 11, 2026
Politics A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago. The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today. May 10, 2026
Politics Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out. Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released. May 10, 2026
Politics Gov. Abbott released 1,400 pages of emails about Elon Musk. Most are blacked out. Abbott fought for months to keep secret emails between his office and Elon Musk. Now, hundreds of pages have been released. May 10, 2026
Politics A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking, violence allegations. 155 years ago. The case of Senator E.L. Alford, who was expelled from his seat in 1870, provides lessons for today. May 8, 2026