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Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second special session to push through a redrawing of congressional maps to secure ...

Texas Democrats say they'll return to Austin under two conditions that could shake up the redistricting battle

If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.

Texas House Democrats likely to return for second special session, signaling end to two-week walkout over redistricting

For weeks, the Texas House has been unable to make quorum, but that will likely change, according to one of the House ...

Texas Democrats declare victory in redistricting battle at Chicago rally against Trump administration

Texas Democrats in Chicago have declared victory after a two-week battle to prevent Republicans from redrawing districting ...

Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as ‘inspiring’

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a ...

Democrats are nearing a return to Texas after quorum break over GOP redistricting

We're prepared to bring this battle back to Texas under the right conditions and to take this fight to the courts,” said ...

Democrats who fled Texas to block the GOP's redistricting effort plot their exit strategy

Lawmakers are now framing their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory.

In Trump’s redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party ...

Democrats organize redistricting protests in 20 states

The stalemate over redistricting Texas is escalating among state lawmakers with Senate Democrats joining House Democrats and ...