Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday directed lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional map as part of a special session that kicks off later this month, as the GOP seeks to retain its narrow US House majority after next year’s midterm elections.

TEXAS, USA — President Donald Trump calls the tax and spending bill he signed into law on July 4 “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Just before the vote, Congressman Keith Self, R-3rd District, called it a “broken bill.” But the next day, he voted for it. And the Collin County Republican now says there is beauty and beast all in one bill.

In a dramatic exercise of his coveted endorsement, Trump is backing all the Republican state lawmakers who voted for Gov. Greg Abbott’s priority bill on school vouchers and who are seeking reelection.

PRESIDENT TRUMP and first lady Melania Trump touched down in Kerrville, Texas, on Friday to view the aftermath of the deadly floods amid ongoing scrutiny of the emergency response and

As Texas Republicans prepare to redraw the state's congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, cautionary tales loom from past redistricting efforts that saw the state’s rapid demographic change collide with far-reaching partisan gerrymandering.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who has not announced a Senate run, leads by double digits against a Democrat who recently ran for Senate.

Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. told MSNBC that he's grieving after his town was hit with feet of rain in a short period. But he's also speaking out about the town's efforts to prevent such a large loss of life.

The White House is defending the National Weather Service and accusing some Democrats of playing politics in the wake of devastating floods in Texas.