Texas appeals ruling that Trump-urged voting map is racial gerrymandering

A federal court in El Paso ruled that the redistricting backed by Trump and Republicans to reshape the map for the 2026 midterms was based on race, not just political advantage for the GOP.

Judge in Texas redistricting lawsuit claims majority judges committed 'judicial activism'

A federal judge, in a dissenting opinion released Nov. 19, claimed Texas redistricting ruling was "judicial activism."

Could the court’s redistricting ruling delay Texas’s primary election? Here’s what you need to know.

A federal court dealt a major blow on Tuesday to Republicans’ hopes of picking up five new GOP seats in Congress next year in Texas, ruling that the party’s redraw was unconstitutional. But the decision was far from the last word on the case.

Judge blocks Texas mandate for Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a mandate for public schools in Texas to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. State Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing the federal judge’s decision, so future court proceedings will determine whether the law stands.

Texas to appeal redistricting ruling to Supreme Court

Texas Democratic Party Chairman, Kendall Scudder discusses the Republican response to federal judges blocking Texas from using the newly redrawn congressional map in the midterms.

Appeals court says Texas can enforce drag show ban, suggests not all drag shows violate state law

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas can enforce drag show restrictions targeting performances on public property or when children are present.
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