Texas Democrats Return to Capitol, Ending Redistricting Standoff
TL;DR
Texas Democrats returned to the state House after a two-week walkout over a GOP redistricting plan, enabling the passage of a map that favors Republicans and sparking a broader national debate on redistricting and representation. The walkout was a protest against the map, which aims to add GOP seats, and the Democrats plan to challenge it in court while rallying support for their cause across the country.
- Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan The Texas Tribune
- Texas Democrats End Walkout, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass The New York Times
- Texas Democrats who fled state in protest of gerrymandering return home, restoring quorum MSNBC News
- Texas Democrats return to Capitol for Republicans' US House map overhaul as California counters AP News
- Texas Dems end weekslong quorum standoff in redistricting fight Fox News
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