U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R) has filed a lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), claiming the Governor signed a "unconstitutional and retaliatory" redistricting bill in order to undermine President Trump ahead of the 2026 Midterms. The lawsuit alleges that the Election Rigging Response Act signed by Newsom is "plainly unconstitutional" and targets Texas and […] The post Ronny Jackson Pursues Lawsuit Against Newsom Amidst California Redistricting Law appeared first on Texas Politics.| Texas Politics
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) today issued a proclamation launching a Second Special Session, which convened at, with a focus on urgent legislative action, chi| Texas Politics
WWL-TV has a piece up on a much-reported development in the Callais v Louisiana case at the Supreme Court which holds the promise of a potential end to court-enforced racial gerrymandering in congressional and other districts. The U.S. Supreme Court announced that Oct. 15 is the date when justices are expected to hear additional arguments […]| The Hayride
It’s been nearly two years since I wrote to y’all, telling you I was done with observing and writing about the bullying that had become so constant at the state Capitol, but when the redistricting session began, I thought I’d pop in and have a look. After all, there have been several years now of […]| Bayou Brief