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Texas House Democrats flee the state to block a vote on new congressional map
Texas Republicans proposed a new map that could give the GOP five more seats in Congress after the 2026 midterm election.
Greg Abbott threatens to expel Texas Democrats as they thwart redistricting
Greg Abbott has said that the absences of Texas Democrats that prevented a quorum were "premeditated for an illegitimate ...
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Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map
The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map ...
Texas House panel passes new redistricting map that adds more GOP seats
A Texas House panel on Saturday advanced a draft congressional map aimed at adding five new Republican districts next year ...
Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
The revolt by Democrats pushed a widening fight over congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections into new ...
Texas GOP's new map would move Rep. Crockett’s home out of her district, slash Dem seats
Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticizes new GOP redistricting map that looks to gain seats for Republicans by consolidating or flipping Democratic strongholds.