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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Matthew Watkins

TribCast: How long can Texas Democrats hold out?


In this week's episode of our podcast, Matthew and Eleanor speak with state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin, about her and her colleagues' decision to flee the state, the potential financial and criminal penalties and her opposition to the state's proposed new congressional map.

Watch the video above, or subscribe to the TribCast on iTunes, Spotify, or RSS. New episodes every Tuesday.


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