New in The Texas Tribune:

•   Republican Says Straus Should Explain Redistricting Tactics: "Speaker Joe Straus defended the House's redistricting work and said they'll continue their legal fight after a second Republican — Bill Zedler of Arlington — joined Democratic inquiries about how Straus' staff handled those political maps in 2011."

•   Third-Party Ad Attacks CD-23 Candidate's Third-Party Support: "The Congressional Leadership Fund's new spot attacks state Rep. Pete Gallego, D-Alpine, for his support from environmental groups that, according to the CLF, have a 'job-killing agenda.' Gallego is challenging U.S. Rep. Francisco "Quico" Canseco, R-San Antonio, in CD-23."

•   Judge ...

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