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Texas Democrats to Return for Second Special Session
- Texas House Democrats declared they will end their months-long protest by coming back to Austin, signaling a halt to their opposition against the new congressional redistricting plan.
- The protest came after Democrats left the state, traveling to traditionally Democratic areas such as New York and Illinois, in an effort to prevent a quorum and block a special legislative session on redistricting.
- The contested map, passed 19-2 by the Texas Senate despite a Democratic walkout, moves several Democratic incumbents into districts won by President Trump by at least 10.4% in 2024.
- Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows stated 30% of each quorum-breaking member’s monthly operating budget will be withheld, while Attorney General Ken Paxton sought to jail Beto O'Rourke over fundraising linked to the redistricting battle.
- Democrats assert that their protest successfully brought widespread attention to what they view as a politically motivated power grab and intend to focus on providing aid for Hill Country flood victims when they return.
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Texas Democrats To End Standoff, Return To Austin Amid Redistricting Showdown
Lawmakers’ return comes as new congressional map, which could create five new Republican seats, awaits vote A months-long political stalemate in Texas is set to end, as House Democrats have announced their intention to return to Austin, effectively ceding their protest against a new congressional redistricting map. The move marks a significant development in the […] Texas Democrats To End Standoff, Return To Austin Amid Redistricting Showdown
By Arlette Saenz and Steve Contorno, CNN Texas Democratic lawmakers are holding a private meeting to discuss next steps as they assess how much longer to stay out of the state and block a new electoral map, three sources close to the group told CNN. The deliberations come as Texas Republicans have signaled they plan to end the current special session on Friday and call a new one immediately to continue pushing a new map that could give them five…
Texas Dems begin to crack, confirm return to state after fleeing to obstruct GOP redistricting: report
Texas House Democrats reportedly plan to end their absence from the state legislature after leaving to obstruct Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps.
Texas Democrats to return home for second special session, ABC13 sources confirm
It's unclear when they will be in Austin at the Capitol, but the Democrats believe they've accomplished their mission and will push for Hill Country flooding relief to be a priority.
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