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Texas Senate Approves Major Congressional Redistricting Plan Following 8-Hour Discussion

Texas Senate Approves Major Congressional Redistricting Plan Following 8-Hour Discussion

Texas Senate Passes Controversial Redistricting Map The Texas Senate approved the so-called “big beautiful map” just after midnight on Saturday. The vote, which largely followed party lines, concluded after a lengthy discussion lasting more than eight hours. Notably, Senator Carol Alvarado’s planned filibuster was effectively interrupted by Republican senators utilizing procedural maneuvers to push the […]

Democrats prepare to bring Texas redistricting dispute to the courts

Democrats prepare to bring Texas redistricting dispute to the courts

As the legal battle unfolds over Texas’s redistricting, Democrats and civil rights advocates are gearing up to challenge the newly drawn maps in court. This shift in strategy comes after some Democrats returned to Texas, asserting they would take their fight to “the floor of the house and the court,” following their departure to thwart […]

Texas Senate greenlights new map, sending it to Abbott for approval

Texas Senate greenlights new map, sending it to Abbott for approval

Texas Senate Approves New Congressional District Map Early Saturday, a Texas Senator signed the new congressional map and forwarded the legislation to Governor Greg Abbott (R) for his approval, ahead of the mid-term elections in 2026. The Senate voted 18-11 along party lines to pass the measure, with Democrats criticizing the move as a power […]

Republicans succeed in Texas redistricting battle despite Democratic walkout effort

Republicans succeed in Texas redistricting battle despite Democratic walkout effort

Texas Senate Approves New Congressional Map The Texas Senate approved a new congressional map on Thursday, a move backed by former President Trump, aimed at bolstering the Republican majority for upcoming elections in 2026. This new map designates five districts in Texas that lean Republican, effectively altering the political landscape as the midterm elections loom. […]

Alabama Exploited Steve Sarkisian’s Struggle with Alcoholism to Attract Arch Manning from Texas

Alabama Exploited Steve Sarkisian's Struggle with Alcoholism to Attract Arch Manning from Texas

Controversial Recruitment Tactics in College Football Recruiting in college football, especially at high-stakes programs, can be quite cutthroat. Certain practices push the boundaries, and Alabama seems to have crossed a line this time. As teams vie for Arch Manning—who comes from the famed Manning quarterback lineage—Pete Golding, then-defensive coordinator, revealed information about Texas head coach […]