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The showdown over Congressional maps in Texas has landed before the U.S. Supreme Court.
A federal panel of judges found Texas used racially-drawn maps to reshape power. The nation's highest court must ensure voters still decide elections, the Statesman Editorial Board writes.
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Texas Proposition 17 results: Voters pass amendment adding property tax emptions for border security construction
Texas voters Tuesday approved Proposition 17 that allows for a tax exemption for increases in a property’s value along the Mexican border.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Latino voter group Jolt for allegedly registering illegal immigrants
Ken Paxton is suing Latino advocacy group Jolt, alleging illegal voter registration; the group calls the move retaliation and a threat to Latino voters.
The court ruling came after California voters formally approved a ballot measure that was introduced to counteract Texas' redistricting.
Texas voters easily approved a referendum Tuesday that will provide billions of dollars for flood-control projects — as well as water supply needs — four months after devastating floods killed at least 135 people in the state, including children at summer camp.
South Texas will be the hottest place in the country today. Read full article: South Texas will be the HOTTEST place in the U.S. today; strong front brings relief Sunday The FAA is reducing the number of flights at the nation’s 40 busiest airports.