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Texas special session: Filibuster threat, tense committee hearings cap off big week

The Texas special session continues with the Senate taking up congressional redistricting and the House discussed ivermectin, abortion pills and bathroom access.

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WATCH LIVE: Texas Senate special committee holds hearing on redistricting

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Texas Senate redistricting debate sparks filibuster over fairness concerns

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Texas Dems return to Capitol, tear up GOP agreements

Texas House Democrats returned to the chamber floor on Tuesday, tearing up written agreements with Republican leaders in a dramatic escalation of their protest against President Donald Trump’s redistr...

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California Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Calling Special Election On Redrawn Congressional Map

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What to know about the legal battles over redistricting in Texas and California

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California lawmakers swiftly pass, governor signs, Democrats' redistricting plan

Newsom, who enjoys a Democratic super-majority in both houses of the California legislature, later signed the measure to put his redistricting plan up for popular vote.

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Live updates: Trump visits federal law enforcement patrolling DC

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Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map

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Texas House ends special session, clearing way for Democrats' return

Burrows framed the move to end the session early – it had been set to finish Monday – as positive for Republicans because it stripped Democrats of the only leverage they have left to stall conservati...

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Texas Senate passes all but four bills on special session agenda

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Texas House Democrats may return after first special session is over

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California Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Calling Special Election on Redrawn Congressional Map

California voters will decide in November whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year, after Texas Republicans advanced their own...

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California lawmakers swiftly pass Democrats' redistricting plan

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Redistricting tug-of-war bounces back to Texas after California lawmakers counterpunch

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Texas nears final vote on new congressional maps as partisan redistricting race escalates

“Game on,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on X Wednesday after the Texas House passed its new maps.

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Newsom Signs California Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans

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Texas Democrats Have A Plan To Disrupt The Trump-Approved Congressional Map

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Texas Republicans renew push to crack down on abortion pills in special session

House Bill 7 is part of a larger effort by Republicans to stop the flow of abortion pills into Texas from out-of-state prescribers and manufacturers.

Camp Mystic posts letters after Texas House and Senate pass legislation in wake of devastating July 4 floods

Camp Mystic posted a message following heartbreaking testimony from campers' parents, and the advancement of legislation designed to keep kids safe..

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During special session and after redistricting, Texas House passes Hill Country relief effort

While House Democrats claimed their priority was flood relief in the first special session, they left the state for 17 days and missed voting on the flood

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In expanded special session agenda, Abbott targets Texas lawmakers who flee state to block votes

New agenda items include penalties for lawmakers who flee the state, pharmacy access to Ivermectin, and a groundwater study in East Texas.

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Texas Democrats return to the state for a second special session

Texas House Democrats have returned to Austin for a second special session after fleeing the state to block a redistricting effort by Republicans in the state.

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Texas Legislature’s second special session begins as quorum-breaking Democrats plan return

The new special session started Friday with threats to House Democrats, who have signaled their intention to return to Texas after leaving the state to block the passage of a new GOP-friendly congressional map.

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Democratic state senator vows filibuster as Texas GOP redistricting bill nears final vote

Houston Sen. Carol Alvarado plans to filibuster a Republican bill that redraws congressional maps and adds five GOP-leaning districts, part of a Trump-backed strategy to secure House control.

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Texas House adjourns special session without quorum, Abbott calls second session

The Texas House failed to reach a quorum Friday morning and adjourned its special session sine die, with Gov. Greg Abbott immediately calling a second session t