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Texas Senate Passes GOP Maps As House Democrats’ Absence Blocks Final Vote

Senators passed the maps in a 19-2 vote after nine Democrats left the floor in protest. Two Democrats — Judith Zaffirini of ...

Texas Senate passes redistricting map despite walkout by majority of Democrats

A majority of Democrats in the Texas Senate walked out of the chamber Tuesday to protest the chamber’s congressional redistricting map as it advanced to ...

Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and aligned advocacy groups are planning Saturday protests against GOP redistricting efforts in Texas.  Nearly 50 events condemning a vote proposed by ...
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State Sen. Blanco walks out to protest redistricting

Texas state Sen. César J. Blanco, D-El Paso, joined fellow Democratic senators in walking out of the Senate Chamber on ...

Texas files motion against O'Rourke in fight over redistricting maps

Texas filed a motion for contempt Tuesday against Beto O'Rourke for violating a temporary restraining order barring him from ...

Texas Democrat likens intimidation tactics by plainclothes officers to ‘domestic terrorism’

"What's happening with me and my family right now is a human rights violation," Texas state Rep. Josey Garcia told the Washington Examiner.

Texas DA could face prison for weed smoking protest

A Texas district attorney could face a prison sentence for livestreaming herself smoking marijuana to protest a proposed ban ...

Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit To Vacate Seats Of 13 Democrats Who Fled State

The lawsuit from Paxton is one of several ways Texas officials have pressured Democrats to return to the state for a vote on ...