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A week into their walkout, Texas Democrats are figuring out what to do next

Texas Democratic lawmakers expected to confront many uncertainties when they left the state in a last-ditch attempt to block Republicans from pushing through a new congressional map.

Seattle Times · 1d

How Texas Democrats’ walkout has launched a fight across the US over political maps

Texas Republicans have escalated the penalties against Democrats as they enter a second week camped out in states across the country to block new U.S. House maps pushed for by President Donald Trump to win more seats ahead of

Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

Texas Democrats are gearing up for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with their controversial redistricting.

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Fox News on MSN · 2d

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to redistrict 8 seats for GOP if Dem lawmakers don't return to Texas

In a preview clip of Friday's "Ruthless" podcast," Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to create up to eight new seats for his party if Democratic state lawmakers don't return.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 2h

Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind.

Texas state Rep. Richard Peña Raymond battled a Republican redistricting plan in 2003. He's doing it again this year but staying in Texas to fight.

Texas redistricting fight goes national as GOP, Dems prepare for more battles over future House maps

Leaders in both red and blue states are considering whether to redraw their own congressional districts to gain a partisan advantage ahead of next year's midterms.

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The Texas floods washed away debris and dirt. They also uncovered 100-million-year-old dinosaur tracks

The devastating flooding that swept through Texas Hill Country in early July, killing at least 135 people, unearthed a ...

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GOP Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles away

The proposed map chops up Central Texas' 37th Congressional District, which is currently represented by Democrat Rep. Lloyd ...

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Investigation targets financial aid from Beto O'Rourke's group to absent Texas Democrats

Part of the investigation includes looking into whether the political group is providing funds to Democrats who have left the ...

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Texas high school volleyball: 50 Austin-area players to watch this season

The 2025 high school volleyball season tips off around the state this week as Austin High, Lake Travis and Cedar Park lead ...

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KPD K-9 returns to Knoxville after searching for last remaining child missing from camp in Texas flooding

Knoxville PD K-9 Pearl and handler Candy Stooksbury searched Texas for missing 8-year-old Cile Steward after floods hit Camp ...

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Texas woman secures $83M lottery jackpot after 6-month legal battle

Kristen Moriarty purchased her winning ticket through a third-party courier service using a mobile app on Feb. 17.

Governor Greg Abbott Honors Texas DPS's 90th Anniversary at New Trooper Graduation Ceremony in Austin

Governor Abbott attended the Texas DPS's 90th anniversary and a graduation ceremony, delivering a keynote to new troopers.

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Texas high school volleyball: Photos of top 10 players in the Austin area

The Texas high school volleyball season starts Aug. 11. Here is a photo gallery of our top 10 Austin-area players.

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AG Paxton calls on California to aid Texas in arresting House Democrats that left the state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the ...

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