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Watch As Texas Dems Throw Tantrum, Storm Out Before Losing Redistricting Vote

Democrats in the Texas state Senate walked off the floor Tuesday without preventing passage of new congressional districts in that body. Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives fled to Democratic-controlled…

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

Democrat Taylor Rehmet Wins Deep-Red Texas State Senate Seat In Landslide, Major Upset

Democratic Texas Senate candidate Taylor Rehmet defeated Trump-endorsed Republican Leigh Wambsganss in a Saturday special election for a seat the president won by double digits three times, multiple outlets project…

Texas State Senate

Jul 2, 2026

Reporting

Texans Can Sue Abortion Pill Distributors Under Bill Awaiting Governor’s Signature

Texas lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday allowing private citizens to sue abortion pill manufacturers, doctors and anyone who mails the drug into the state. The Texas state Senate voted 17-8 in favor of HB 7 – the “Woman…

Sep 4, 2025

Opinion

Democrat Emerges Victorious After Recount in Battleground Texas Race Against Trump-Backed Candidate

Over a month after Election Day, a recount in a Texas state Senate race has resulted in a narrow win for the Democratic candidate over the Trump-backed Republican. The Texas Tribune reported Friday that Democrat Morgan…

Dec 19, 2022

Reporting

Texas Senate Passes Bill Banning Social Media Platforms From Censoring Residents Over Political Views

The Texas state Senate passed a bill Thursday forbidding social media companies from discriminating against users based on their political viewpoints or locations within the state. Senate Bill 12 would allow Texans who…

Apr 1, 2021