Gov. Greg Abbott has acknowledged DOJ concerns that some districts were drawn “along strict racial lines.” Critics say it’s a political ploy.

"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.

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

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.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has put redrawing the State’s congressional map on the agenda for a special legislative session. Stories here, here, and here. From one of the news stories: Republican Texas Gov.

The state legislature will take the rare step of considering a mid-decade redrawing of district lines in light of concerns raised by the Justice Department.