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Texas lawmakers trade heated accusations after redistricting map approved

The Texas House voted 88-52 along party lines on Wednesday to pass the map that Republicans say will strengthen their slim ...

Texas Democrats Stay in State Capitol to Protest Mandatory Monitoring

Rep. Nicole Collier is one of dozens of Democrats who fled Texas earlier this month to block a vote on a Trump-backed ...

After weeks of debate, Texas House passes redistricting bill on final vote

The Texas House voted to pass House Bill 4 on Wednesday evening, advancing the controversial Congressional redistricting map to the Senate.

Texas House holds marathon hearing on redistricting bill that could give Republicans 5 new Congressional seats

Republicans feel they have supporting legal opinions to make the changes, but Democrats spent the day arguing the bill breaks ...

Texas House Democrats return to Austin as Republicans resume redistricting effort

The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.

Abbott scores big win in redistricting battle as Texas Democrats' blockade collapses

While Gov. Greg Abbott blasted through a Democratic blockade and advanced a new congressional map, California Gov. Gavin ...

Texas Democrat spends night on House floor, alleges ‘illegal confinement’

State Rep. Nicole Collier — who spent the night on the House floor of the Texas Capitol on Monday after refusing to give her ...

Democrat lawmaker locked in Texas House chamber after refusing police escort

The Texas House reached a quorum Monday after dozens of Democrats who left the state to block the vote on a GOP-favored ...