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Texas House set to reconvene as redistricting standoff enters its second week
Members of the Texas House of Representatives will attempt once again to meet a quorum Monday, more than a week into a ...
What’s at stake as more Democrats coalesce around Gov. Newsom’s redistricting proposal for House seats
The effort to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections could make GOP incumbents vulnerable.
Texas Democrats hoping quorum break shines national spotlight on redistricting fight
One of the Democrats who broke quorum said their focus is on raising awareness on the proposed new maps. Governor Greg Abbott ...
Democrats delay Texas redistricting again, escalating a standoff with GOP leaders
Texas’ redistricting standoff rose to a new level Friday as Democrats once again denied a quorum to allow the House to ...
Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosts Texas Democrats protesting Republican redistricting effort
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is standing with Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled their state to halt a redistricting vote.
Why the Texas Redistricting Plan Caused Democrats to Flee and Could Help Trump in the Midterms
A political showdown is unfolding in Texas over a contentious redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump that could ...
Judge blocks Beto O’Rourke from financially supporting Texas Democrats who left the state
The order came at the request of AG Ken Paxton, whom O’Rourke accused in a separate lawsuit of going on a "fishing expedition ...
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 ...