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President Donald Trump’s political team wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map to boost Republicans, but some GOP incumbents are uneasy.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) announced on Wednesday that redistricting will be included in a legislative special session slated to take place later this month. The governor said in a release
Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days after devastating floods in Texas.
Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.
"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.
The state legislature will take the rare step of considering a mid-decade redrawing of district lines in light of concerns raised by the Justice Department.
The mayor also brought up the return of a visible countdown timer to enforce speaking limits in public comment.
Randall County Republican Chairman Kelly Giles was indicted by a grand jury on one count of alleged election fraud stemming from an incident in December 2023.