Texas AG agrees to temporary map to keep April 3 state primary

The attorney general agreed to not challenge a proposal that gives Texas two new Hispanic congressional districts.

Judge: Keep negotiating Texas redistricting deal

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- A federal judge ordered all sides in the Texas redistricting lawsuit to keep talking Monday, just hours after the attorney general announced a compromise plan that prompted immediate pushback from several minority groups involved in the case.

Ex-fighter pilot O'Grady suspends Texas Senate run

Ex-fighter pilot O'Grady suspends Texas Senate run AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A former U.S. fighter pilot shot down over Bosnia has suspended his campaign for the Texas Senate amid the redistricting dispute. Closing arguments were scheduled Tuesday in Washington in a trial to determine whether the maps drawn by the GOP-dominated Texas Legislature violated the federal Voting Rights Act.

Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map

Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:48 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A congressman's lawyer says the Texas attorney general has agreed to a temporary voting map that could keep the April 3 date for primary ...

Judge lets songram law take effect

Judge lets songram law take effect Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 03:33 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 "There can be little doubt that (the law) is an attempt by the Texas Legislature to discourage women from exercising their constitutional rights by making it more ...