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How Greg Abbott’s comments backfired in court to doom Texas gerrymander

Judge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling

22.11.2025 10

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

Ken Paxton’s legal crusade against Beto O’Rourke is faltering before Republican appeals court

The court, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, cast doubt on Paxton’s main arguments

18.09.2025 3

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats’ last tool of resistance

The Texas Supreme Court could permanently kill Texas Democrats' ability to stall legislation

13.08.2025 10

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

Texas Governor Sends Bid to Expel Dem Leader to Court Filled with His Appointees

Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a...

07.08.2025 4

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Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats

The map would likely add five Republican seats to Texas' House delegation

31.07.2025 6

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

Anti-abortion Texas Republican denies funding “several abortions” in affair

Key backer of draconian Texas abortion laws admits to affair with exotic dancer but says she's "defaming me"

26.07.2025 30

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

Texas State Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton

In a statement, Angela Paxton said she moved to end her 38-year marriage “on biblical grounds”

11.07.2025 10

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

TX Families Sue to Stop Ten Commandments Requirement in Public School Classrooms

The co-president of the Freedom From Religion Foundation says Texas has no right to dictate how or whether kids worship.

03.07.2025 10

Truthout

Eleanor Klibanoff

With lawsuits and legislation, Texas Republicans take aim at abortion pills

Over 2,800 Texans are getting abortion pills through the mail from out-of-state every month, prompting a lawsuit

10.01.2025 3

Salon

Eleanor Klibanoff

Texas AG Sues New York Doctor, Putting Abortion Provider Shield Laws to the Test

This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —...

14.12.2024 10

Truthout

Eleanor Klibanoff

Despite Persistent Warnings, Texas Rushed to Remove Millions From Medicaid. That Move Cost Eligible Residents Care.

by Jessica Priest and Lomi Kriel, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, and Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Hundreds of thousands of Texas...

26.09.2024 100

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Eleanor Klibanoff