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Debates over THC, abortion pills, STAAR and more resume as Democrats return for second special session

Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of issues, including redrawing congressional maps to benefit Republicans.

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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 House could have quorum today as second special session continues

The redistricting debate in Texas continues with a second special session set to continue Monday, which could finally have a quorum in the state House of Representatives.This comes after House Democrats have been in other states for two weeksRepresentative Ron Reynolds of Missouri City said he plans on returning but was undecided on when that will happen.

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Texas Democrats say they're ending a 2-week walkout over gerrymandered US House map plan

Texas Democrats say they are ending a two-week walkout that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts.

Texas House, Senate panels again advance redrawn congressional map

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

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Texas legislature working to get flood sirens, disaster relief back on track in second session

Texas counties need key funding bills to recover from flooding damage and build siren systems. Where are those bills right ...

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With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP." ...

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Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats

An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state ...

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