Aaron Reitz, Mayes Middleton, and Joan Huffman are competing for the open seat.
Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans Ready to Redistrict Congressional Seats
Democrat districts targeted for change were drawn using racial “coalitions” that a federal court ruled in 2024 are not protected by the Voting Rights Act.
Special Session Kicks off With Redistricting Fight Looming and Billions on the Table
Lawmakers enter the special session with billions of dollars potentially up for grabs.
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility gave the 89th Legislature an overall score of 59.
Hemp-derived THC Classification Battle Reaches Texas Supreme Court
While Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick battle over the ban, a THC ruling is looming.
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Toth Challenges Crenshaw for Congressional Seat Amid Potential Redistricting Shake-Up
Mid-decade redistricting begins July 21 to fix districts the DOJ flagged as unconstitutional racial gerrymanders.
Will Democrats Walk Out Again? Special Session Agenda Revives Quorum-Busting Talk
There were virtually no consequences when Democrats fled in 2021.
Trump Endorses Texas Lawmakers Who Backed School Choice, Despite Party Pushback
A flurry of endorsements for incumbents has come from President Donald Trump’s PAC.
Texas to Redraw Racially Gerrymandered Congressional Districts During Special Session
Four “coalition” districts identified by the DOJ as unconstitutional are targeted for redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Special Session Agenda Released: Abbott Targets Property Taxes, Redistricting, Abortion Drugs, and More
The special session is set to begin at noon on July 21.