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Texas House Democrats end walkout by returning to Austin Monday

The national party is seeking to frame the quorum break as galvanizing event for Democrats. Texas Republicans are likely to ...

Texas House Democrats return to Austin as Republicans resume redistricting effort

The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.

Parts of Texas Capitol evacuated after social media threat amid redistricting protests

Parts of the Texas Capitol grounds were evacuated and closed to visitors on Tuesday evening after reports of an active shooter threat.The building itself was s ...

What to know as a Texas lawmaker protests police escorts and California takes up redistricting

Other Democratic lawmakers have joined a colleague in staying at the Texas Capitol rather than accept around-the-clock police ...

Texas Democrats say they'll return to Austin under two conditions that could shake up the redistricting battle

If those conditions are met, the Texas House Democratic Caucus said Democratic lawmakers will return to the Texas House.

Trump urges Texas Republicans to swiftly pass redistricting maps while Newsom, California Dems counter

Texas Democrats end walkout as GOP-controlled legislature prepares to vote on redistricting maps that could flip five ...

Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate

Republicans in the Texas House forced returning Democrats to around-the-clock surveillance by state Department of Public ...