Aerial footage showed extensive damage, including a Lexus completely charred and structural damage to the roof and garage area of the home.

The Texas GOP knows the risk. In the 2010s, the Republican-controlled Legislature drew political lines that helped pad the GOP’s House majority. That lasted until 2018, when a backlash against Trump in his first term led Democrats to flip two seats in Texas that Republicans had thought safe.

House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year’s midterm battle, with talks taking shape behind the scenes to mount a counterattack against President Donald Trump’s aggressive play in Texas that aims to cement GOP control of Washington for the rest of his second term.

Environmental policy advocates gathered Monday near the White House, urging the Trump administration and Congress to support key disaster and weather agencies in the wake of catastrophic Texas floods.

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

Texas lawmakers returned to the capitol for the start of the special session, where they will tackle a variety of legislation. Legislators now have just 30 days to work on legislation, focusing on Governor Greg Abbott’s 18 agenda items.

After a seven-week breather, Texas lawmakers are back in business and expressing a profound commitment to preventing in the future the horrible loss of life suffered in the Hill Country during July 4 flash flooding.

The Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. Protests erupted in Austin today as activists rallied with a clear message: “Hands off my district.” Rep.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.

A Texas bill could provide teachers with a $1,000 supply grant per year starting in 2026. HOUSTON — A newly filed bill in the Texas special legislative session could ease the financial burden many teachers face when stocking their classrooms.