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Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps
Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

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Houston congressional candidate jailed for protest at Texas redistricting hearing
Mid-decade congressional redistricting in Texas: What to know and how it works
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition — and other states could follow suit.

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Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too
TX lawmaker: Redistricting push shows ‘rot at the core’ of our political system
Texas Democrats visiting California and Illinois as redistricting fight continues
"Since Governor Abbott is acting like a child, we are going to find adults to go talk to," Democratic State Rep. Gene Wu, from the Houston area, said in a statement announcing the trip.

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‘We will not let Trump take over’: Texans rally as state lawmakers begin redistricting hearings
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University of Houston to host Texas congressional redistricting hearing Saturday
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This Week in Texas: Special session, Dysfunction in Ft. Bend, Houston infrastructure, and THC
In Ft. Bend, dysfunction is on display, and ABC13 has the latest drama on the dais. This Week in Texas covers Houston's infrastructure mystery, the latest from Austin, and redistricting talk with Rep.
Houston-area residents attack GOP redistricting plan at crowded hearing on UH campus
U.S. Democratic Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Lizzie Fletcher, Al Green and Jasmine Crockett were among the politicians who spoke against redistricting at a rally before the hearing.
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State of Texas: Lawmakers address flood response and spar over redistricting
On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the Texas State Capitol to push for legislation they believe could save lives during severe weather.
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1 person dies, another hospitalized after car crashes into tree on I-45 at West Mt. Houston
The Houston Police Department said one person was killed and another was sent to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a tree on the North Freeway at West Mt. Houston.
The Texas peaches powering summer menus at Houston’s best restaurants
The stone fruit at these spots comes from one source: Lightsey Farms.
Houston senator proposes flood alert upgrades following deadly Texas Hill Country flooding
AUSTIN, Texas — State Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston is pushing for major upgrades to Texas flood warning systems through new legislation aimed at preventing future disasters like the July 4th flooding in the Texas Hill Country that killed more than 130 people.
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