Redistricting Bill Clears Texas Senate
The final vote on redistricting happened after Republicans in the State Senate thwarted a filibuster by Senator Carol Alvarado
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Redistricting Bill Passes Texas House
The vote came after a lengthy day on the House floor, that saw Texas Democrats file several amendments to try and change or stall the legislation
The Special Session Starts Again
Texas Democrats face an uphill battle in stopping redistricting, and the other agenda items for the second special session
Texans Rally Against “The Trump Takeover”
Thousands attended rallies nationwide, where community and labor leaders denounced the attempt to radically redraw the congressional districts of Texas
Texas Senate Passes Redistricting Bill
Despite a walkout from several Democrats, a redistricting bill passed the Texas Senate but remains in limbo in the House thanks to a quorum break
Republican Legal Threats Continue As Democrats Hold Strong
As Democrats have appeared alongside leaders of states like Illinois, New York, Massachusetts and California, Republicans in Texas are attempting to take legal action, often invoking powers they do not hold.
House Democrats Leave State, Denying A Quorum
The Democrats left the state on Sunday afternoon and began arriving at various destinations across the country including Chicago, Boston, and Albany.