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Texas Republicans Call New Special Session for Redistricting, This Time with Democrats Expected Back | News Channel 3-12
Texas Democrats end nearly two-week walkout over redistricting as Governor Greg Abbott calls a second special session to continue advancing Republican plans.
- The Texas House of Representatives ended its first special session without a quorum, as only 95 members attended, falling short of the 100 needed.
- Governor Greg Abbott announced he would call a second special session immediately, expecting a quorum to be reached for a vote on redistricting.
- A majority of the Texas Democrats who left the state plan to return after nearly two weeks, and former President Barack Obama supported their fight against redistricting efforts.
- Democrats are concerned that these redistricting efforts may increase partisanship in Congress, as expressed by House Minority Leader Gene Wu and others criticizing the Republican strategy.
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Gov. Greg Abbott instructs Texas Legislature to begin second special session at noon on Friday
Gov. Greg Abbott released his second special session proclamation moments after the state legislature officially called its first special to a close. The governor told lawmakers to begin work Friday afternoon.
Gov. Abbott calls for another Texas Legislature’s special session, after first session failed to make quorum
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for another Texas Legislature’s special session after the first session was adjourned Friday morning after failing to make a quorum.
Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back | News Channel 3-12
By Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second special session to push through a redrawing of congressional maps to secure up to five more Republican seats in the US House. Unlike the first special session, the new 30-day session may end with the GOP-friendly maps being passed. Texas House Democrats who fled the state to stop the redistricting signaled Thursday they are prepared to end their standoff and return to…
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