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Gov. Greg Abbott resets Texas redistricting fight with second special session
The Texas Legislature began a new special legislative session Friday after Gov. Greg Abbott called lawmakers back to deal with congressional redistricting and a host of other issues — laying down a new gauntlet for Democrats who fled the state nearly two weeks ago to halt a vote on a new district map.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for second special session as redistricting showdown continues
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls second special session as Democrats continue holdout over redistricting vote
Texas House Democrats block redistricting vote, triggering second special session
Texas House Democrats blocked the end of the first special session by maintaining a quorum break, preventing Republicans from passing new congressional maps.

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Texas Democrats Will Return Home, Allowing Vote on Congressional Map
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps
Obama praises Texas Democrats for redistricting fight
During a virtual call, he slammed the GOP plan as an "assault on democracy."

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Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back
Democrats are nearing a return to Texas after quorum break over GOP redistricting

Texas Homeowners Could Get the Biggest Tax Cut in the State's History-but Redistricting Fight Has Overshadowed It

Texas' $51 billion property tax cut could save homeowners $500 a year-if voters approve it in November. But redistricting debate may drown it out.

Abbott, Texas Republicans launch new Trump-backed redistricting push as fleeing Democrats plan to end walkout

Congressional redistricting battle intensifies as California vows to counter Texas GOP maps while Democratic lawmakers end their walkout protest.

In Trump’s redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

Fight! Fight! Fight! It’s not just Donald Trump’s mantra anymore. As the Republican president pushes states to redraw their congressional districts

Gavin Newsom Launches Ballot Initiative To Offset Texas Gerrymander

The governor must convince Californians to adopt a ballot initiative allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps and neutralize GOP gains in Texas.
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