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Texas standoff: Democrats flee special session

It's week two of a stand-off among Texas lawmakers who don't want to vote on redistricting maps. But that's not the only vote ...

Texas legislative standoff continues, flurry of lawsuits flung at state House Democrats protesting redistricting proposal

The Texas House failed to meet quorum for the third time on Friday, as a political showdown continues to play out between ...

Abbott hitting reset in Texas redistricting standoff

Plus: Federalization takes hold in D.C.{beacon} TEXAS GOV. GREG ABBOTT (R) said Tuesday he’ll call for another special ...

Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

Texas Republican leaders say they're prepared to end their stalemated legislative special session and immediately begin ...

Texas legislative redistricting standoff enters second week | Morning in America

Texas Republicans will attempt to reconvene the state Legislature on Monday for a vote on redrawing congressional maps in ...

Abbott to call another special session amid Texas standoff

Texas Redistricting Turmoil Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said he planned to call another special session after the state House ...

How the Texas Standoff Will (Probably) End

Texas state Democrats had been plotting their departure for weeks. But most weren’t sure they were going—or where they were ...

Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump 'crossed a line' by using FBI in Texas redistricting standoff

Kelly laments the death of astronaut Jim Lovell and a U.S. disinvestment from science while sidestepping White House talk.

Texas GOP sues to remove Democrats over redistricting standoff; Paxton targets O’Rourke’s PAC

Texas Republicans are suing to remove 13 House Democrats who fled the state to block a redistricting plan, while Attorney ...