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TribCast: How long can Texas Democrats hold out?
In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor speak with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about her and her colleagues’ ...
Texas Republicans could have a hard time enforcing threats against Democrats who left
Republicans have threatened Texas Democratic lawmakers with steep fines, arrests and even removal from office after they left ...
Texas AG Ken Paxton will ask state courts to declare absent House Democratic seats vacant
If Texas House Democrats who broke quorum do not return to the Capitol by Friday, Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will ...
Democrats who fled Texas are racking up a huge bill. Who is paying the tab?
A URORA, ILL. – Texas House Democrats who fled the state to block GOP redistricting have been very open about their effort, ...
What happens next in Texas redistricting and for Democrats facing civil arrest warrants
Texas Republicans on Tuesday failed again to move forward with their redistricting efforts despite issuing civil arrest ...
The Texas House set to reconvene Tuesday. Will Democrats continue to break quorum?
The Texas House is set to reconvene Tuesday afternoon in Austin, but whether or not Democratic lawmakers will be in ...
Trump and Democrats turn rivals Texas and California into proxies for national power struggle
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The two most populous U.S. states — California and Texas — are grappling for political advantage ahead ...
Some swing district Republicans object to Texas redistricting plan as Democrats threaten to retaliate
Two GOP lawmakers say they'll offer bills to curtail gerrymandering. They could be in the line of fire if Democrats in states ...
Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns Texas politicians that police can't just come to Illinois to arrest Democrats
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued a stern warning to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other Texas Republicans who ...