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Texas Democrats threaten walkout over "Trump takeover" as special session begins
With an ambitious agenda before them, Texas lawmakers kicked off the first of what could be several special sessions.
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Day 1 of Texas special session starts with Democrats signaling they could flee over redistricting
There are nearly 20 items on a special session agenda, but day one focused on one issue that Texas Democrats said could force them to flee the state.
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State legislators on new flood disaster committee lay out expectations for special session
After the devastating and deadly July 4 floods in the Hill Country, emergency response became the priority for the Texas legislature's special session.
Texas GOP lawmakers lead summer sprint to redraw US House maps and address deadly floods
Texas Democrats are considering their options to block a Republican-led effort to redraw the state's congressional maps during a special session that began Monday.
Special sessions explained: How they work, what the rules are
Texas’s constitution limits the legislature to just 140 days every other year to pass new laws. However, it also lets the governor call for “special sessions” between those
Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back
Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.
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