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Texas Governor Calls Special Session Amid Redistricting Controversy

7/13/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session to tackle congressional redistricting, responding to U.S. Department of Justice concerns over voter discrimination. Influenced by President Trump, this controversial decision seeks to safeguard Republican seats for the 2026 midterms, but critics fear it could deepen minority voter disenfranchisement and spark legal battles.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special legislative session to tackle congressional redistricting, responding to U.S. Department of Justice concerns over voter discrimination. Influenced by President Trump, this controversial decision seeks to safeguard Republican seats for the 2026 midterms, but critics fear it could deepen minority voter disenfranchisement and spark legal battles.