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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as Democrats continue holdout over redistricting vote

Abbott called a second special session after the House again failed to reach a quorum amid a Democratic walkout over a ...
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“Fight the Trump Takeover” Protests Spread Nationwide

Republicans in Texas are poised to become the first in the nation to redraw their maps at the president’s behest.

'Fight The Trump Takeover' protests planned in Texas amid gerrymandering push

The "Fight the Trump Takeover" rallies will take place this weekend. In Austin, the protest will take place at the Texas ...

Amid quorum break and redistricting battle, Democrats hold protest outside Governor's Mansion

They protested both the redistricting push and Gov. Greg Abbott's threat to remove the Texas Democrats who broke quorum from ...
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Greg Abbott’s Dangerous Escalation With Texas Democrats

The Republican governor waging Trump’s battle for more House seats has turned a routine struggle into total war.

GOP Rep. Tepper calls Democrats' protest part of process, expects no change in results

Texas Democrats returned after leaving the state -- and their jobs -- for two weeks to try to stall a vote on redistricting.

Casar, Doggett lead protest of Abbott’s threat against quorum-busting Democrats

At the governor’s mansion Monday evening, about 100 Texans hastily gathered to cheer for quorum-busting statehouse Democrats ...