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Democrats, Texas and Austin

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don’t let Democrats out of sight after walkout

Texas Republicans insisted that Democrats have around-the-clock police escorts to ensure they wouldn’t leave again.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

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 pass the redistricted maps.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 2d

Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

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Texas, Capitol and Lawmaker

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Lawmaker spends night in Texas Capitol, and could stay longer. Here's why.

A Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the floor of the Austin statehouse overnight into Aug. 19 plans to stay even longer as she refuses to accept a Republican order demanding all Democrats be monitored by police officers.

NBC News on MSN · 9h

More Texas Democrats spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight

After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Why this Texas lawmaker slept at the Capitol — and is taking legal action

This is just my way of resisting,” said Texas state representative Nicole Collier after Republicans ordered Democrats to be monitored by police if they left the statehouse again.

The Texas Tribune on MSN2h

Texas House approves GOP congressional map after two-week delay from Democrats’ walkout

Republican lawmakers are pursuing the unusual mid-decade redistricting plan amid pressure from President Donald Trump to ...

8mon MSN

Both parties expect a GOP map in Texas to clear a big hurdle in a national fight over redistricting

Texas' Republican-led legislature is expected to approve new congressional maps that add five new House seats that the GOP ...

1don MSN

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.

FOX 26 Houston21m

Texas House passes redrawn congressional district map

The Texas House approved new mid-decade redistricting maps on Wednesday after a two-week delay with a vote of 88-52.

1don MSN

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 ...

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Democratic Texas lawmaker passes 24-hour mark on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier has now spent over 24 hours on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a ...

2don MSN

Texas redistricting fight shifts as Democrats return to Austin with a new strategy

Texas House Democrats return to Austin to challenge GOP redistricting maps and prepare legal action to defend minority ...

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Texas Democrats Return to Austin

House Democrats have ended their 15-day holdout, which delayed but is unlikely to derail a mid-decade congressional ...

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Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier on staying in statehouse after refusing police escort

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier, a Democrat who slept in the Texas House chamber after refusing ...

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