We appear to have a break in the redistricting wars that could be just long enough for an election, but the fighting isn’t over.
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State Government
Vindicated, More or Less
Greg Abbott’s decision to go to the U.S. Supreme Court provided fuel for his supporters and his critics.
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State Government
The Texas Weekly Index: How the New Districts Perform
The new maps issued this week by federal judges in San Antonio bear strong resemblance to the maps drawn last year by the Republican supermajority in the Legislature. On paper, they maintain the GOP advantage in the House, the Senate, and especially in the state’s congressional delegation.
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State Government
Federal Judges Order May 29 Primary Elections
The Texas primaries will be held, as expected, on May 29, according to a federal court order issued this afternoon. Candidates have a week to file, starting tomorrow.
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State Government
The Weekly TribCast: Episode 121
Evan, Ross, Reeve and Ben talk about the legacy of Ron Paul, the ramifications of the state’s new political maps, and a Texas lawmaker’s contingency plans for an asteroid attack.
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State Government
Court Delivers Maps for Texas House, Congress
UPDATED: Federal judges in San Antonio unveiled maps for the state’s congressional delegation and for the state House this afternoon, and did it in time to allow the state to hold its delayed political primaries on May 29. The court also signed off on Senate plans agreed to earlier this month.
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State Government
No Maps by Saturday Will Mean Primaries in June
To hold its election primaries on May 29, the state needs to have congressional and legislative maps by Saturday. If the maps aren’t ready by then, it will be June before Texans get a say in the presidential primary.
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State Government
Another Redistricting Deadline Looms
In the land of redistricting, May 29 is only a week away.
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University of Texas/Texas Tribune Polls
UT/TT Poll: Economy, Border Issues Are Texans’ Biggest Concerns
At the national level, voters are concerned about pocketbook issues, while at home immigration is the top problem.
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Video: How Late Texas Primary Could Affect Voters, Candidates
Federal judges have set May 29 as a tentative state primary date. The Tribune’s Thanh Tan explains what that date could mean for candidates, voters and the election process.
