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Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans want to punish them

Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas are scattered across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President

Religion News Service on MSN · 1m

Texas Rep. James Talarico calls Democrats' redistricting exodus an act of faith

It’s not just a political struggle, it is a spiritual struggle, and we need to shield ourselves and be ready for the fight ahead.’

U.S. News & World Report · 2h

Texas Republicans Could Have a Hard Time Enforcing Threats Against Democrats Who Left

Republicans have threatened Texas Democratic lawmakers with steep fines, arrests and even removal from office after they left the state to prevent a vote on a redrawn congressional map

Photos of Texas Redistricting Standoff

ABC News on MSN · 4h

Texas redistricting: What's at stake as Republicans aim to pick up 5 House seats

President Donald Trump claimed Republicans are "entitled to five more seats" in Texas, where a redistricting battle is playing out among state lawmakers.

USA Today · 20m

Texas House Democrats stay out of state to block congressional redistricting

Democratic lawmakers in Texas left the state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Photos of Texas Redistricting Standoff as Democrats Flee State

A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps escalated as dozens of Democratic lawmakers fled the state to block a vote on a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects.

Texas, Abbott and Democrats

FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth on MSN · 1h

Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Texas Democrats in legislative standoff

Texas Democrats have fled the state to block a vote on a new redistricting map. Gov. Abbott has ordered their arrest, stalling critical legislation and raising legal questions.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Texas Hold 'em: Gov. Abbott threatens legal action for absent Dems

After more than 50 Democrats fled the state amid a redistricting battle, Greg Abbott gave them an ultimatum and deadline to return to Austin.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Texas governor threatens to seek removal of Democrats who fled state, escalating tensions

The Texas state House is set to reconvene at 3 p.m. CT Monday. Democrats have left the state to try to stop Republicans from moving ahead with enacting a new congressional map that would give the GOP five more safe seats.

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Sen. John Cornyn calls for FBI to help locate Texas Democratic lawmakers who left the state: Latest updates

More than 50 Texas House Democratic lawmakers left the state ahead of a scheduled 3 p.m. vote in the Texas House Monday.

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Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicenters

Texas and California are at the center of a national political power struggle that could reshape Trump's second presidency.

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Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play

The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston.

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Texas football schedule: Every Longhorns opponent ranked in first US LBM Coaches Poll

Texas Longhorns schedule sets up well with only four ranked opponents in the first US LBM Coaches Poll. Here's a quick look ...

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Move over, Houston: Texas now has its tallest building — and it's in Austin

Move over, Houston: The tallest building in Texas officially belongs to the Capital City.

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Cemetery discovery forces Texas town to pause major road project

The Texas Historical Commission stepped in after learning of the graves and unresolved cemetery ownership, issuing a ...

'Worst accident we could ever imagine': 5 Texas women die in crash near Austin while on birthday trip

The women, described to be close as sisters, died on July 25 after a truck cross into the wrong lane and struck their vehicle ...

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Families of 5 girls killed in tragic Texas crash launch GoFundMe memorials

The victims were identified as Thalia Salinas, Ruby Cruz, Brianna Valadez, Desiree Cervantes and Jacqueline Velazco. CBS News ...

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