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Texas House Democrats break quorum, bolt state after GOP congressional redistricting map passes committee
The move effectively brings the state House of Representatives to a standstill and prevents any consideration by the full ...
When was the last time Texas lawmakers fled the state to halt legislation?
This isn't the first time Texas politicians have fled across state lines amid legislative battles under the pink dome.
Texas House hosts redistricting hearing | Houston districts face major changes
The Texas House will hold a public hearing Friday on contentious redistricting maps reshaping Houston-area districts.
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Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and had ...
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Rep. Julie Johnson on redistricting | Texas: The Issue Is
Texas lawmakers unveiled a proposed redistricting map this week. The map shifts several districts that are currently held by ...
Texas Republicans unveil redistricting map to expand GOP foothold by 5 seats, including 1 in Houston
The biggest proposed changes are in Houston, the Dallas-area, Austin and South Texas, where several districts currently held ...
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Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps
Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review.