The effort could help Republicans maintain control of Congress next year. But it may also leave incumbents vulnerable to new Democratic challenges.

The map of Texas congressional districts. Tarrant County is represented by Republicans Craig Golman (12), Roger Williams (25), Beth Van Duyne (24), Jake Ellzey (6) and Brandon Gill (26), along with Democrats Marc Veasey (33) and Jasmine Crockett (30). State of Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

Lawmakers head back to the Texas State Capitol in just one week to begin a special session with flood regulation and relief at the top of the agenda.

After the Pasadena City Council election in Texas ended in a tie, a trusty coin flip was used to decide the winner.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

A group of plaintiffs in a case challenging the State’s redistricting map have asked the trial court to reopen testimony in the case in response to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s decision to call a special session to consider redrawing some of

Ken Paxton's Senate campaign against John Cornyn sees strong fundraising numbers amid personal turmoil as his wife files for divorce on 'biblical grounds'

Democrats last carried Texas in a presidential election 49 years ago, last elected a U.S. senator there in 1986 and have lost all statewide elections since 1994. Texas Republicans could, however,

State Representative Tom Craddick, the longest-serving state lawmaker in Texas and U.S. history, has received the endorsement of President Donald J. Trump in his

Gov. Greg Abbott called for the first special session of the 89th Texas State Legislature Wednesday, and set 18 topics for the session. Transgender advocacy groups said that one topic will impact

It’s going to be tough for the GOP to hang on to the House. But tilting the map via redistricting in Texas and Ohio could help.