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Texas Republicans say 'hunt down' Democrats who are leaving state over redistricting
Texas state House Democrats plan to leave to break quorum of a special session in which Republicans aim to pass a new ...
Texas Democrats leave the state to block vote on redrawn House map backed by Trump
A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of ...
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 ...
Texas House Democrats leave state to Chicago Sunday, denying Monday vote on new congressional maps
This corrupt special session is over,” said Democratic leader Gene Wu, less than a day before House Republicans are set to ...
Can lawmakers legally leave the state? Here’s what we know about Texas law on quorum-breaking
Is the Democrats’ decision to break quorum illegal? No, it's not. But they could still be detained by state troopers in ...
Democrats have devolved into a clown show. No wonder polls show voters prefer GOP. | Opinion
The Republican Party could be even more dominant after President Donald Trump leaves office. Democrats, in contrast, appear ...
Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of Democratic legislators left the state to block a vote, followed by Republican ...