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Texas House Democrats end walkout by returning to Austin Monday

The national party is seeking to frame the quorum break as galvanizing event for Democrats. Texas Republicans are likely to ...
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How Texas’ mid-decade redistricting could affect voters in one Houston community

The congressional seat in Texas’ 18th District, a hub of Black political power, has been vacant for months. Redistricting ...

More Texas Democrats spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight

After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.

What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting

Other Democratic lawmakers have joined a colleague in staying at the Texas Capitol rather than accept around-the-clock police ...
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Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed ...

Texas redistricting fight shifts as Democrats return to Austin with a new strategy

The redistricting debate in Texas is entering a new chapter as a second special session continues, and House Democrats begin ...

Texas Democrats say they'll return to Austin under two conditions that could shake up the redistricting battle

If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.
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Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

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Texas GOP now faces clear path to redraw congressional maps in Trump-backed push

Texas Republicans now face a clear path to redraw the state’s congressional maps after state House Democrats ended their ...