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A first draft of the new congressional redistricting maps has been released, showing two new seats in metropolitan areas due to growing populations. Democrats say they show clear attempts to dilute the power of minority voters.
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A bill limiting the rights of transgender student athletes is on the plates of Texas lawmakers for the fourth time this year. Here’s how we got here, and what’s to come.
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The Texas Legislature is focused on the always-controversial — and extremely complicated — process of redrawing the state’s voting maps. This glossary should help better equip you to follow the political battle ahead.
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Black, Hispanic and Asian Texans made up the majority of the state's massive growth in the past decade — and groups say new political maps should reflect that.
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The Damon Allen Act bars a person from being released on a no-cash bond if charged with certain crimes.
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Under Texas's new abortion law anyone can be sued if they aid a person who is trying to get an abortion in violation of the law. That means ride-share drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft could be at risk if they drive anyone to abortion services.
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Republicans in Texas achieved one of their major 2021 goals on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott signed a controversial and expansive bill that imposes major restrictions on how people can vote in the state.
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Could the nonsense of the GOP Arizona election audit come to Texas? How the "Big Lie" won’t die and how it could damage the election system. And a deep dive into the strife at Southlake, Texas and how the battle for those suburb voters can explain what is happening in the Lone Star State.
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The law allows private citizens to sue anyone who performs or helps someone get an abortion after roughly six weeks. If successful, the plaintiff could be awarded at least $10,000.
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The Texas law bans abortions after a "fetal heartbeat" is detected, usually about six weeks into pregnancy. But doctors say that's not an actual medical term and it's being used inaccurately.