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Texas Democrats know they may lose redistricting protest, but hope to spark a national fight
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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees
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Texas redistricting: Political stakes increase in day two of Democrat quorum break
Fight over Texas redistricting continues For the second day there weren't enough lawmakers in the Texas House to debate a congressional...
Several states consider redrawing congressional maps after Texas kicks off fight
Texas Republicans' push to redraw congressional maps to secure five more GOP seats in the U.S. House has kicked off a no-holds-barred battle between...
The Latest: Texas Democrats prevent state redistricting by leaving the state
Texas Democrats on Monday prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by...
Texas redistricting: Rep. Casar holds protest outside Governor’s Mansion
Rep Casar holds protest over redistricting US Rep Greg Casar held a protest at the Governor's Mansion about redistricting efforts in...
Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power and US House majority in play
AUSTIN, Texas – The nation's two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political advantage in advance of 2026 elections that...
The Texas redistricting fight spurring a legislative standoff: What you need to know
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Arrest warrants issued for Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum | Houston Public Media
Dozens of Texas Democrats are being threatened with daily fines, felony fraud charges and arrest for leaving the state to block redistricting.
On Monday afternoon,...
Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans want to punish them
AUSTIN, Texas – Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans...