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Three-judge panel rules 2-1 against Texas electoral map Judges deem the map an improper racial gerrymander Governor Abbott vows to appeal to US Supreme Court Nov 18 (Reuters) - A federal court on ...

White sand, seafood restaurants, wildlife spots, and salty breezes. It’s true what they say – everything is bigger and better in Texas. While the Lone Star State might not be the first place that pops ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday took the first step toward approving new congressional maps that would give their party as many as five new seats in the House of Representatives, ...