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Amid quorum break and redistricting battle, Democrats hold protest outside Governor's Mansion
They protested both the redistricting push and Gov. Greg Abbott's threat to remove the Texas Democrats who broke quorum from ...
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Live updates: Texas Dems’ absence hampers special session, triggers warrants, garners national attention
Republicans introduced a new congressional map last week, which passed through a committee early Saturday. Democrats left before the redistricting bill could receive a full floor vote. Texas ...
'We stand behind them' | Civil rights groups back Texas Democratic walkout over voting power concerns
HOUSTON — More than 50 Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House are now facing civil arrest warrants and $500-a-day fines after breaking quorum to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Many ...