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Texas House Democrats return to Austin to challenge GOP redistricting maps and prepare legal action to defend minority communities' representation.
The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
Texas Republicans insisted that Democrats have around-the-clock police escorts to ensure they wouldn’t leave again.
After weeks of delays, Texas Republicans who control the state House are slated to begin the process for their controversial redistricting plan.
The national party is seeking to frame the quorum break as galvanizing event for Democrats. Texas Republicans are likely to pass the redistricted maps.
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