The biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
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Texas delegation turnover weakens state’s clout in Congress
At least a quarter of Texas’ congressional delegation is headed for the exits next year, a massive departure…
Texas Republicans in Congress at odds over health care
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Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, announced Monday he is withdrawing from the race for Tarrant County judge,…
Colin Allred drops Senate bid, pivots to run for Congress
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GOP Rep. Troy Nehls won’t seek reelection to Congress
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Federal court blocks new Texas congressional map for 2026
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Congress bans most hemp-based THC products in shutdown deal
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It’s Election Day in Texas. Here’s what to watch.
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New Texas congressional map is focus of lawsuit
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Texas Republicans’ redistricting maps drawn: Analysis in charts
Republicans control both chambers of the Texas Legislature, which draws congressional districts. GOP lawmakers in 2021 gave their…