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Federal court blocks Texas from using redrawn congressional map in 2026 election

The Nov. 18 ruling comes less than three weeks before the Dec. 8 deadline for candidates to apply to run for congressional seats in the March primary elections. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas would “swiftly appeal” the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.


Texas to overhaul STAAR, launch 3 new exams in 2027