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Texas House fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' redistricting showdown with GOP

Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on a controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans. The GOP-proposed new congressional maps that would give Republicans more seats in Congress -- potentially allowing the GOP to keep control of the U.

CNN on MSN · 2h

Democrats delay Texas redistricting again, escalating a standoff with GOP leaders

Texas’ redistricting standoff rose to a new level Friday as Democrats once again denied a quorum to allow the House to consider the GOP-led plan and Republicans responded by threatening more punitive action.

Associated Press News on MSN · 2d

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump’s efforts to add GOP House seats

Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by Donald Trump.

Texas redistricting fight goes national

NPR · 1d

A Texas Republican state lawmaker on the fight for redistricting

Texas Republican Tom Oliverson about what's next in the redistricting fight that is going down in the Lone Star state.

MSNBC · 18h

'Our democracy is being stolen right before our very eyes': Texas lawmaker warns about the state's redistricting fight

Texas, said Thursday that the FBI approved his request for federal law enforcement to help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state to block GOP redistricting efforts. State Reps. Trey Martinez Fischer and Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos,

USA TODAY on MSN · 23h

Texas lawmakers, voters voice strong opinions on proposed redistricting plans

Texas lawmakers and constituents voiced sharply divided opinions at a state Senate hearing over proposed redistricting plans that favor Republicans.

Beto O'Rourke, Texas

USA Today · 56m

Beto O'Rourke rallies support nationwide against Texas GOP redistricting plan

Beto O'Rourke is going to bat for Texas Democrats - on the road and online - as they attempt to stop GOP plans to redraw Texas' congressional maps.

Fox News · 1h

Texas AG investigates Beto O’Rourke PAC over support for quorum-breaking lawmakers

Attorney General Ken Paxton examines PAC connected to Beto O'Rourke for allegedly assisting Texas Democrats who abandoned legislative duties during redistricting fight.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

Paxton investigating whether Beto O'Rourke's PAC is illegally aiding House Democrats who fled Texas

Powered by People, started by Beto O'Rourke after his 2018 Senate run, has paid for some of the expenses incurred by House Democrats who left Texas to block GOP redistricting.

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Texas Republicans ask Illinois court to order arrest of House Democrats who fled state as part of remap battle

Texas’ Republican attorney general and a GOP Illinois state senator filed a petition in more conservative Adams County rather ...

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Texas Attorney General Moves to Oust Democrats From Office Over Walkout

Democratic lawmakers maintained their walkout to thwart a Republican gerrymander, prompting Attorney General Ken Paxton to ...

2don MSN

Texas Democrats in Boston to protest Republican redistricting bill say they're "spreading the word," not fleeing

The Texas redistricting battle landed on the steps of the Massachusetts State House in Boston Wednesday.

1don MSN

GOP Rep. Mocks Party's Hypocrisy Over Texas Gerrymandering Chaos

Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) pointed out that members of Congress skipped town before the Epstein files could come up for a vote.

Pritzker says Illinois remap is possible as DNC chair vows to fight Texas GOP efforts 'tooth and nail'

Democrats in New York, California and Illinois are threatening to redraw their own maps in retaliation to Republican ...

See how Texas redistricting maps could gain Trump more Republican seats in the House

Trump would benefit from more Texas Republicans in the House for the 2026 midterm election. Texas' redistricting plan could ...

2don MSN

Obama Slams Texas GOP's Gerrymandering Plot As 'Power Grab'

Two prominent Democratic governors also warned they were ready to trigger redistricting in their states if Texas' off-cycle ...

3hon MSN

Second bomb threat this week at Chicago-area hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying

A Chicago-area hotel, where many Texas Democrats who left the state in protest were staying, was evacuated for the second ...

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