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US Democrats flee Texas to block Trump-backed election redistricting

Texas House fails to establish quorum as dozens of Democrats leave state to block redrawn congressional map.

Al Jazeera

Can Anything Halt the Gerrymandering Arms Race?

Texas Dem quorum-breakers are seeking to protect voter rights nationwide, but they’re likely engaged in little more than a perfunctory game of chicken.

Texas Observer

NY Gov. Hochul Says Texas Redistricting Push Means Republicans And Democrats 'Are At War'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Texas' redistricting initiative means Republicans and Democrats are "at war." "The gloves are off and I say bring it on."

Latin Times

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Illinois governor says Texas Democrats who left will be protected amid arrest threats

JB Pritzker said lawmakers are ‘doing the right thing’ after a group left Texas to prevent House vote on redistricting

The Guardian - US

Texas Democrats Could Be Arrested Today As Redistricting Feud Escalates

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has threatened to remove state Democrats from the House if they don't make it to a special session on Monday. Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said they could also be arrested

Latin Times

Texas AG Paxton Vows To 'Hunt Down' Democrats Who Fled The State To Avoid Redistricting Vote

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to "hunt down" Democrats fleeing the state to prevent a redistricting vote from taking place in the state

Latin Times

Texas Democrats flee state and face $500-a-day fines in desperate move to block Republican redistricting

Opposition lawmakers stage exodus to thwart Republican bid to redraw electoral map by denying them a quorum, inspiring incensed conservatives to call for their arrest

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Texas Democratic lawmakers rally outside Governor’s Mansion to protest redistricting of maps – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Texas Democrats leave state to prevent vote on redrawing congressional map

About 30 lawmakers are headed to Illinois for a week to hinder Republicans’ redistricting plan pushed by Trump

The Guardian - US

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 Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrats vow to use delay tactics to drag out GOP redistricting effort

With few options to prevent the Republican majority from passing a new congressional map, Democrats threatened to filibuster, delay hearings and even break quorum.

The Texas Tribune

The Texas Legislature is back for a special session. Here’s what we’re watching.

Lawmakers will have 30 days to tackle a packed agenda outlined by Gov. Greg Abbott, from flood relief to redistricting to THC products.

The Texas Tribune

A Caucus, if You Can Keep It

As their influence shrinks, liberals in the Legislature may need to consider withholding their cooperation.

Texas Observer

‘The House Got Rolled’: Gene Wu on the Trials of the 89th Texas Legislature

“We can only play the hand that we're dealt.”

Texas Observer

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Texas parents and teachers worry bills to root out liberal sway from public schools pave the way for conservative bias

Advocates say the bills will give parents more power over their children’s schools. Critics say they don’t give parents anything they didn’t already have and will only strain their relationship with teachers.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats lash out as Legislature bans school clubs that support gay teens

Tensions flared and the debate turned personal as Republicans said their bill empowered parents and denied predictions that the ban will endanger children.

Texas Observer

Texas House Passes Raft of Dan Patrick Priorities Imposing Conservative Mandates on Public Ed

In final days of session, the lower chamber voted to further advance the classroom culture wars.

The Texas Tribune

Automatic denial of bail for some migrants fails to pass Texas House

Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups.

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The Texas Tribune

Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote

The House approved the ban after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.

The Texas Tribune

Bill to teach Texas kids the dangers of communism — but not fascism — clears the Legislature

The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.

Latin Times

Texas Moves to Ban Land Purchases by 'Hostile' Nations Including Iran, Russia; Abbott Vows to Sign Bill

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will sign SB 17, which bars land ownership by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea — a move critics warn could fuel discrimination and overreach.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries

The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban.

The Texas Tribune

In bail talks, lawmakers close in on Texas GOP goal of keeping defendants in jail

While Gov. Greg Abbott steps up his push for stricter bail rules, critics seek a balance between the rights of the accused and the goal of keeping dangerous defendants behind bars.

Texas Observer

Ending 30 Years of Resistance, Trump and Abbott Break the ‘People’s House’

The Legislature’s lower chamber has finally blessed school vouchers—and denied ordinary Texans the chance to weigh in.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers scold juvenile justice department over scathing DOJ report

Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu criticized the department for treating an August 2024 federal report as “nothing.”

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