Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has instructed the Texas legislature to consider congressional redistricting during a special session set to begin July 21, citing the Trump administration’s concerns. The agenda set by Abbott on Wednesday states that the session will consider “legislation that provides a revised congressional redistricting plan in light of constitutional concerns raised by the U.

Kelly Kenten Giles, 64, is accused of providing false information on his application and petition to run for the Randall County Republican Party Chair seat.

Democrats criticized Gov. Greg Abbott for seeking a redistricting, favored by President Trump’s political team, just days after devastating floods in Texas.

"You shouldn't have to have a son in the NFL to own a home. Everything's backwards," said Allred in his Senate race announcement video.

Randall County Republican Chairman Kelly Giles was indicted by a grand jury on one count of alleged election fraud stemming from an incident in December 2023.

The mayor also brought up the return of a visible countdown timer to enforce speaking limits in public comment.

Democrats last carried Texas in a presidential election 49 years ago, last elected a U.S. senator there in 1986 and have lost all statewide elections since 1994. Texas Republicans could, however, surrender their considerable advantages and lose the state’s 2026 U.S. Senate election.

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.