Houston-area Democratic state Senator Carol Alvarado announced her intention to filibuster the Texas Senate’s vote on the state's controversial new congressional map. "Republicans think they can walk ...

AUSTIN, Texas — It’s going to be a long night in the Texas Senate. That’s according to Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston, who posted to social media that she plans to filibuster the redrawn congressional ...

Texas Sen. Carol Alvarado plans to delay the final passage of the GOP-led redistricting map with an overnight filibuster. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Carol Alvarado Texas State Sen. Carol Alvarado, ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — State Senator Carol Alvarado, D – Houston, intends to filibuster the bill that will redistrict the state’s congressional map and give Republicans an advantage to pick up five ...

One Texas Senate Democrat is taking drastic measures to ensure her filibuster of the state Republican redistricting plan is successful. Democratic state Sen. Carol Alvarado is using a catheter to ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump has ...

AUSTIN, Texas — After weeks of fights over redistricting, the Texas Legislature is focusing on other issues. The Texas House and Texas Senate are advancing bills filed in response to the July Fourth ...