Texas Governor Orders Redistricting in Special Legislative Session
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map during a special session starting July 21, aiming to benefit the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections by potentially gaining up to five additional House seats, amidst ongoing legal challenges and political controversy over district boundaries.
- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders lawmakers to consider redistricting as GOP seeks midterm advantage CNN
- Abbott Asks Lawmakers to Redraw Texas’ Congressional Maps in Special Session The New York Times
- Texas to consider redrawing congressional maps during special legislative session NBC News
- House Democrats, California leaders weigh tit-for-tat redistricting if Texas Republicans redraw maps The Texas Tribune
- Abbott announces redistricting will be included in Texas special session The Hill
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