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NAACP, Texas and congress

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 2h

Fresh off Texas Senate’s approval, new congressional map is target of lawsuits

One lawsuit, filed by LULAC on behalf of 13 Texas residents, states that the redrawn districts in the new map are racially discriminatory and violate voter protection laws.

NAACP sues Texas over redrawn congressional map, calling it discriminatory

The NAACP and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law on Tuesday sued Texas over its congressional map that was redrawn at the behest of President Donald Trump, arguing it dilutes the power of Black voters and other minorities.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

NAACP asks court to block new Texas congressional map

The nation’s largest civil rights organization argues the newly redrawn boundary lines, which the Texas state legislature voted to adopt last week, are “racially motivated.”

STAAR, Texas Senate

Will the STAAR test be replaced? Texas Senate to vote on new bil

Senate Bill 9 would replace the STAAR test with three shorter tests at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.

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SAISD to consider Texas Senate Bill 13 on library materials

San Angelo Independant School District (SAISD) will consider adopting Texas Senate Bill 13 during the school board meeting in the evening for Aug. 25. Senate Bill 13 gives the final say to the school boards and not the librarians when it comes to deciding what materials are allowed

CBS Texas on MSN · 8h

The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

The Texas House voted to advance a bill on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing.The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing House Bill 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill,

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Ken Paxton's Chances of Beating John Cornyn in Texas Senate Primary: Poll

The outcome of the GOP primary in Texas could shape the competitiveness of the 2026 general election in a reliably Republican ...

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Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

The Texas Senate approved a bill early on Saturday to redraw the state's congressional maps at the behest of President Donald ...

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Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump-approved map

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov.

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Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill after Texas Senate passage

The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed ...

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Texas bill protecting sex trafficking victims from some criminal charges heads to governor’s desk

Advocates say the legislation, authored by Republican state Sen. Tan Parker of Flower Mound, isn’t a get out of jail free ...

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Texas redistricting fight shakes up battle lines for both parties in key US Senate race

Texas Rep. James Talarico speaks at a rally, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Wrigley Square in Millennium Park in Chicago. (AP ...

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GOP redistricting plan heads to Greg Abbott after Texas Senate thwarts filibuster

Texas Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, asks questions of Texas Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, as he recommends the proposed ...

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Texas Senate panel advances controversial congressional map, redrawing District 9 and threatening key Democratic seats

A Texas Senate panel has advanced a controversial new congressional map, moving it one step closer to Governor Greg Abbott’s ...

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