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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 congressional map.

CBS News · 5h

Texas House Democrats return to Austin as Republicans resume redistricting effort

The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.

KHOU · 1m

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

Texas House Democrats return to Austin to challenge GOP redistricting maps and prepare legal action to defend minority communities' representation.

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Texas lawmaker refuses to leave House floor over GOP 'permission slip' rule

A Texas lawmaker found herself effectively stuck in her seat Monday, planted on the House floor after refusing to sign a ...

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Two-week standoff ends, quorum reached in Texas House

The Texas Capitol is back on track after a two week stand off. A Texas House committee is hearing testimony on controversial ...

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Texas Democratic legislator to stay in state capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave

State Rep. Nicole Collier of Fort Worth on Monday said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes on Wednesday morning.

The Texas Tribune on MSN3h

Rep. Ray Lopez of San Antonio will not seek reelection to Texas House

State Rep. Ray Lopez, a San Antonio Democrat, will not seek reelection to a fifth term in the Legislature’s lower chamber.

Texas lawmakers in Illinois heading back home following two-week walkout over remap fight

The Democratic lawmakers have been in Illinois since Aug. 3 to avoid a vote on the remap during a special legislative session called by Texas GOP.

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