Political Analysis
Texas Redrew Its Congressional Map for Washington and Left Its Own Maps Alone
The Legislature redrew Texas's congressional map in 2025 at President Trump's urging and left its own maps alone. The map elected 24 Republicans, not 30, and the Texas House changed hands.
Trump Moves to Put Ousted Texas Justice James Sullivan on the Federal Bench
President Trump is moving to nominate Texas Supreme Court Justice James Sullivan, whom voters removed from the court Tuesday, to a lifetime federal judgeship in Austin.
Senate Republicans Weigh Rules Change to Curb Lieutenant Governor-Elect Goodwin
Republican senators are discussing a rules change to cut the powers of Lieutenant Governor-elect Vikki Goodwin, whose authority over the Senate comes mostly from rules the senators adopt.
