Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher of Texas is one of several Democrats sounding the alarm about a Trump-fueled plan to redraw the state's congressional maps ahead of the midterms. She joins 'The Weekend: Primetime' to discuss how this is a direct attack on the voting strength of marginalized communities.

Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting and regulating THC.

As Texas Republicans plow ahead with a plan to redraw congressional maps ahead of schedule, many governors across the U.S. are increasingly grappling with an issue that they didn’t think they’d have to confront until the end of the decade.

Houston congressional candidate Isaiah Martin, 27, was dragged out of the Texas Capitol during a chaotic committee hearing. Footage circulating online shows the Democrat on the floor with a sergeant-at-arms on top of him in front of shocked onlookers.

El Pasoans and West Texas residents will have a chance to share their feedback on a mid-decade redistricting effort that is happening during the Legislature’s special session that is going on right now.

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

Gov. Greg Abbott put redistricting on the special session agenda. Texas Democrats are trying to fight the effort that could limit their clout in Congress.

Texas State Rep. James Talarico tells CNN how Democrats are planning to fight back as Republicans consider redrawing the lines to get more seats in the House.