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The Associated Press on MSN · 7m

Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout

Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party’s favor.

CBS News on MSN · 5d

Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?

Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."

USA TODAY on MSN · 6d

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled over redistricting

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican redistricting plan.

Texas, Abbott and redistricting fight

Politico on MSN · 2d

Texas Democrats fight back in court against Abbott’s bid to remove them

In court papers filed Friday, the Democrats argued that their quorum-breaking tactic is an affirmation of their legislative duties, not an abdication of it.

The Hill on MSN · 4h

Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Sunday he would be willing to call indefinite special sessions of the state’s Legislature to force through a new congressional map, attempting to escalate pressure on Texas Democrats who have stonewalled votes by fleeing the state.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Texas governor promises to keep redistricting fight going for years

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows to continue the redistricting fight, threatening to arrest Texas Democrats who fled the state to stall GOP efforts.

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Trump’s new congressional map in Texas still stymied as Gavin Newsom urges president to give up

Texas Republicans were unable again Monday to approve new congressional districts to meet President Donald Trump’s demands as ...

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Greg Abbott blasted by major Texas newspaper—"Corruption"

The newspaper criticized Abbott for his response to Democratic lawmakers fleeing the state in protest of the legislature's ...

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Trump over GOP redistricting efforts

Last week, Pritzker appeared alongside Texas Democrats who fled their state in protest of the proposed new congressional maps ...

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Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state's congressional district lines could be ...

George Strait's Benefit Concert Raises Over $7 Million for Texas Flood Victims, Gov. Abbott Distributes Relief Checks in Ingram

George Strait raised over $7 million for Texas flood victims through a benefit concert and distributed $25,000 checks.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...

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