Bill Barrow And Nadia Lathan, The Associated Press

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Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ratcheted up President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting fight by calling Tuesday for progressive activist Beto O'Rourke to be put "behind bars" for helping Democrats who have managed to block the GOP's gerrymandering efforts with an extended walkout.

Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Republican leaders said Tuesday that they were prepared to end their stalemated special session and immediately begin another standoff with Democrats in the GOP's efforts to redraw congressional maps as directed by President Donald Trump.

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump's efforts to add GOP House seats

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump's efforts to add GOP House seats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state's House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans' 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote over Trump's efforts to add GOP seats

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote over Trump's efforts to add GOP seats

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state's House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans' 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

Democrats prevent Texas House from moving forward with Trump-backed congressional map

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state's House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans' 2026 midterm prospects as his political standing falters.