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The Texas Senate could move the GOP’s redistricting plan forward in the next few days after the redistricting panel advanced the map on Sunday afternoon.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Senate panel again advances redrawn congressional maps
A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, as soon as the first one ended.
The proposed redistricting map is set to return to the Texas Senate floor, despite significant public opposition.
Democratic senatorial candidate Colin Allred says GOP maps weaken minority voices and faults U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for seeking FBI aid.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNTexas Republicans’ redistricting maps: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.
The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S.
Her attention and focus remains squarely focused on the redistricting fight her Democratic colleagues in Texas are engaging in with Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Republicans
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Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second special session to push through a redrawing of congressional maps to secure up to five more Republican seats in the US House.
Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.