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GOP turns to unusual strategy to advance controversial Trump-backed plan

The state House has reconvened on Wednesday as GOP lawmakers in the Lone Star State look to push ahead with a newly redrawn ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN14d

House Democrats helped Dustin Burrows win the gavel. Their departure from the state marks a pivotal moment for him.

The situation is an opportunity for the speaker to bolster his credibility with the right, but he has limited tools to combat ...
FOX 7 Austin on MSN20h

Four protesters arrested after refusing to leave Texas Capitol building

AUSTIN, Texas - Four protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the Texas Capitol grounds Monday night. According to ...

After two weeks fleeing Texas, House Democrats return, quorum reached

After two weeks fleeing the state, many Texas House Democrats returned, and a quorum was reached on Monday. More than two ...

Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map after Dems ended walkout: Updates

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, as governors from both major parties threaten to initiate similar efforts in other states.
The Texas Tribune on MSN2d

Debates over THC, abortion pills, STAAR and more resume as Democrats return for second special session

Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of ...
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Texas Legislature’s second special session begins as quorum-breaking Democrats plan return

The new special session started with threats to House Democrats, who have signaled their intention to return to Texas after ...

Trump urges Texas Republicans to swiftly pass redistricting maps while Newsom, California Dems counter

Texas Democrats end walkout as GOP-controlled legislature prepares to vote on redistricting maps that could flip five ...

'I would not use the word slept': Inside the overnight protest at the Texas Capitol

Collier remained held in the lower legislative chamber on Monday after refusing to sign a slip that would have permitted a ...

Houston Speaker Dustin Burrows announces a quorum is present

Emmanuel Macron Reacts To Trump's Hot Mic Comment On Vladimir Putin New documents reveal professor raised red flags about ...