Texas and California are redrawing electoral maps to gain political advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms. Texas Republicans aim to flip Democratic seats, while California Democrats plan a counter-move. The battle over gerrymandering raises legal, political, and voter representation concerns.

Texas and California redistricting 2025: Gerrymandering battles intensify ahead of US 2026 midterm elections - What's the row?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP redistricting plan. The move aims to force their return and resume legislative business.

'Democrats are holding hostage': Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who fled Texas to block redistricting vote

A three-year-old child riding on one of US states Texas’ migrant buses died, said the officials on Friday (August 11) which is the first death reported by the state since it began its controversial measure of shuttling thousands of refugees and migrants from the United States-Mexico border last year.

US: Three-year-old dies on Texas migrant bus going to Chicago

Texas Governor Greg Abbott received flak for labelling the victims of Friday's mass shooting in Cleveland, as "illegal immigrants" while offering condolences. In a statement released on Sunday, Abbott offered a $50,000 reward for information regarding the shooter, who is still on large.

Governor Greg Abbott under fire for calling Texas shooting victims ‘illegal immigrants’

The Republican governor of Texas, who has been a forceful opponent of mask mandates, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office said Tuesday, one day after attending an indoor public event.

Anti-mask mandate Texas governor tests positive for Covid

Texas' state commissioner of Family and Protective Services categorised genital gender-affirming procedures for trans youngsters as child abuse on Wednesday. “Genital mutilation of a child through reassignment surgery is child abuse,” said Commissioner Jaime Masters.

US state of Texas declares gender-affirming surgery for transgender kids a form of child abuse