Texas, Democrats and Austin
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Both parties expect a GOP map in Texas to clear a big hurdle in a national fight over redistricting
Texas' Republican-led legislature is expected to approve new congressional maps that add five new House seats that the GOP could win
A group of Texas Democrats are returning to the state House in Austin where they will spend the night — the latest step in a broader protest over Republican plans to redraw congressional districts in
Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests
Texas Republicans are moving closer to approving new congressional maps amid a Democratic show of protest over the GOP House speaker’s order that members who fled the state weeks earlier be placed under law enforcement watch.
Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests
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Texas Democratic legislator to stay in state capitol after refusing law enforcement escort to leave
State Rep. Nicole Collier of Fort Worth on Monday said she will remain locked in the Austin statehouse chamber until the House reconvenes on Wednesday morning. She is making the move after she refused conditions set by Republican leaders that would have required her to sign off on a law enforcement escort before being allowed to go home after Monday's session.