Redistricting usually happens after the census count or in response to a court ruling. Texas' gerrymandering move and similar ones considered in other states may have far-reaching effects.

Gov. Greg Abbott put redistricting on the special session agenda. Texas Democrats are trying to fight the effort that could limit their clout in Congress.

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

As Texas Republicans plow ahead with a plan to redraw congressional maps ahead of schedule, many governors across the U.S. are increasingly grappling with an issue that they didn’t think they’d have to confront until the end of the decade.

Democratic congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was dragged out of a Texas hearing and arrested after refusing to yield during a fiery speech attacking GOP lawmakers and Trump.

Isaiah Martin faces misdemeanor charges for disrupting a meeting, resisting arrest and criminal trespass, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested after continuing to speak after his time was up at a Texas redistricting hearing.

Democrats are still considering breaking quorum to stop redistricting at the Texas Legislature. The tactic comes with heightened political risk while

The effort to redraw the congressional boundaries could have major consequences on local, state and national politics.