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Texas Senate Passes New Congressional Map, Dems React By Storming Out
For now, the map’s fate is in limbo. The Senate has done its part, but the Texas House cannot vote until Democrats return. The deadline for the current special session is August 19. If the House remains without a quorum, Abbott’s next special session could begin immediately, prolonging the standoff indefinitely.
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Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state
Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.
Texas Republicans tried again to reconvene the House on Monday for a vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party's ...
Republican candidates Cornyn and Paxton shore up support with tough approaches while Democrats mull getting into the race.
The Texas Senate’s packed floor session Tuesday wasn’t without its own political drama. Early on, nine of the chamber’s ...
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Texas Senate approves bill swapping STAAR exam for three shorter tests
The tests would be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. But the proposal’s fate is unclear with ...
An Illinois judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against 33 House Democrats who absconded from the state ...
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