State Rep. Vince Perez fined almost $10,000 for quorum break
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, says that the Texas House Committee on House Administration…
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Texas lawmakers give final approval to redrawn congressional map favoring GOP
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov.…
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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney general
By Gabby Birenbaum and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2025 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, Paxton aide turned foe, to run for Texas attorney…
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Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout
By Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz says IVF treatments kept her from attending legislative session
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Claudia Ordaz, who represents part of El Paso, revealed that she was getting IVF treatment during…
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El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political group
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2025 “El Paso judge blocks Ken Paxton from taking legal action against Beto O’Rourke’s political…
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Texas Democrat sleeps in chambers after refusing GOP law enforcement escort mandate
State Rep. Nicole Collier is fighting the state’s redistricting plan. By Oren Oppenheim, Olivia Osteen, Meghan Mistry, and Ivan Pereira August 19,…
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Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 18, 2025 “Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan” was first published by…
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Newsom announces California redistricting push, setting up a standoff with GOP-led opponents
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom formally kicked off his push Thursday to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to a…
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Texas Democrats signal they are ready to end redistricting standoff and return to state
By Arlette Saenz, Steve Contorno, CNN (CNN) — Texas Democratic lawmakers signaled their intention on Thursday to end their redistricting…
Continue Reading State Rep. Vince Perez says Texas DPS vehicles showed up at his house looking for him
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Representative Vince Perez, who represents part of El Paso, told ABC-7 that six marked Texas DPS vehicles showed…
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Texas governor preparing to call second special session on redistricting by Friday
Originally Published: 12 AUG 25 12:04 ET Updated: 12 AUG 25 15:34 ET By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is preparing to call a…
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AG Paxton calling for Beto O’Rourke to be imprisoned for helping absent Democrats
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that Beto O’Rourke is violating a judge’s temporary restraining order prohibiting…
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Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera to challenge U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales again in GOP primary
Herrera, who came within 400 votes of ousting Gonzales in a 2024 runoff, is once again positioning himself to the right of the incumbent. By Owen…
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District court grants temporary restraining order to prevent Beto O’Rourke’s organization from fundraising for absent Democrats
Update (5:00 PM): A Texas district court granted a temporary restraining order to halt all expenditures and fundraising by Beto O’Rourke and his…
Continue Reading Rep. Vince Perez, colleagues travel from Illinois to California amid quorum break
Watch Gov. Newsom’s and Vince Perez’s news conference in California below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas State Rep. Vince Perez, who represents part…
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AG Paxton files lawsuit to declare 13 Democratic seats vacant, none in El Paso area
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit in the Texas Supreme Court to declare 13 Texas House seats vacant amid the…
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State Rep. Claudia Ordaz claims DPS officers looked for her at a relative’s house, says she was excused from chamber for health reason
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Claudia Ordaz says that a DPS officer showed up to a family member’s house looking for her, despite…
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Texas AG, House Speaker trying to get absent Democrats arrested in Illinois
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows are taking legal action to enforce the warrants…
Continue Reading AG Ken Paxton investigating Texas Majority PAC for financially helping Democrats leave Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Texas Majority PAC (TMP), which is supported by billionaire George Soros,…
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FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
Cornyn expressed his gratitude for FBI Director Kash Patel’s prompt response. By Brittany Shepherd and Isabella Murray August 7, 2025, 8:56 AM Sen.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott claims FBI is going to search for Texas House Democrats
The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum. By Brittany Shepherd, Oren Oppenheim, and Jon Haworth August 6,…
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Texas AG investigating Beto O’Rourke’s group for allegedly giving money to absent Democrats
Update (2:26 PM): Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is now investigating Beto O’Rourke’s organization Powered by People for financially assisting…
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Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat
Authorities say no device was found and an investigation is ongoing. By Brittany Shepherd August 6, 2025, 10:26 AM Texas Democrats staying in…
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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was…
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Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Texas Attorney General Paxton will ask courts to vacate Democratic lawmakers’ seats” was…
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Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP congressional map
By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Beto O’Rourke’s political group is a top funder for Texas Democrats’ exodus to block GOP…
Continue Reading State Rep. Vince Perez, one of the Democrats who left Texas amid the redistricting fight, speaks out
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Representative Vince Perez, one of the Texas Democrats who left the state amid the congressional redistricting fight,…
Continue Reading Representative Joe Moody stays in Austin amid redistricting talks, Claudia Ordaz excused due to personal health matter
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas House Representative Joe Moody is staying in Austin as many of his Democratic colleagues have left the in protest of…
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas Rangers to investigate absent Democrats for potential bribery violations
Update (4:29 PM): Texas Governor Greg Abbott is now ordering the Texas Rangers to investigate those State House Democrats who left the state amid the…
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