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Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State

CNN on MSN · 7h

Texas Democrats weighing whether to return to state and end redistricting standoff, sources tell CNN

Texas Democratic lawmakers are currently holding a members-only meeting and discussing next steps as they weigh how long to continue to remain out of the state and block a new congressional map, three sources close to the caucus told CNN.

USA TODAY on MSN · 3h

Texas Senate Democrats walk out over GOP redistricting bill

Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout over a controversial redistricting measure, but Republicans still passed it 19-2.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1h

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Showdown

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid reports they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that could end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

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Texas standoff: Democrats flee special session

It's week two of a stand-off among Texas lawmakers who don't want to vote on redistricting maps. But that's not the only vote that's being held up. The big issues that are also being stalled.

The Hill on MSN · 11h

Abbott to call another special session amid Texas standoff

Texas Redistricting Turmoil Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said he planned to call another special session after the state House failed to achieve a quorum, the minimum number of lawmakers needed in order to conduct business,

Tampa Free Press on MSN · 8h

Texas Gov. Abbott Vows “Special Session After Special Session” In Standoff With Runaway Dems

As Texas Democrats Fled Their State, Governor Greg Abbott Escalates Pressure, Setting the Stage for a High-Stakes Redistricting Battle Governor Greg Abbott is refusing to back down in the escalating political showdown over Texas's congressional maps,

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Texas House Democrats Relent And Head Home

Texas House Democrats will end their weeks-long standoff Tuesday and return to Austin. Democrats in the Texas House of ...

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Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats protesting redistricting proposal

The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between ...

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Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

Texas Republican leaders say they're prepared to end their stalemated legislative special session and immediately begin ...

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How the Texas Standoff Will (Probably) End

Texas state Democrats had been plotting their departure for weeks. But most weren’t sure they were going—or where they were ...

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Beto O'Rourke Defiant After Legal Blow in Texas Redistricting Standoff

A judge temporarily barred O'Rourke's political group from helping to fund Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state.

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Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump 'crossed a line' by using FBI in Texas redistricting standoff

Kelly laments the death of astronaut Jim Lovell and a U.S. disinvestment from science while sidestepping White House talk.

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Texas Democrats face arrest and bomb threats amid their standoff with Republican gerrymandering

Democratic Texas state representatives are facing threats of arrest and potentially ousting from office by Texas Republican ...

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