Texas, Trump and Republicans
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Texas Republicans are using this month’s special session to attempt to lock in the party’s majority in Congress by means of weakening or eliminating Democratic districts in the state. As
Districts in Houston, Austin, Dallas and South Texas could be part of the push to create up to five new Republican seats in Congress.
Redistricting efforts being debated by the Texas legislature could give Flores an advantage over Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez ahead of the 2026 election.
With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster and even break quorum.
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Eric Flores enters race for Texas' 34th Congressional District, a battleground that President Donald Trump won by five points, challenging Democratic incumbent Vicente Gonzalez.
The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.
The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott, including addressing the Central Texas floods, regulating THC and redistricting.