Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.
Texas Democrats return to fight state redistricting from the House Floor and the courts
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats who left the state to block a redistricting vote have returned to Austin, ending a two-week quorum break and allowing the Republican-controlled House to move forward with its legislative priorities.
Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Texas Democrats have returned to the State Capitol, putting an end to their two-week walkout that put a pause on Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts mid-decade.
Thousands gather at Texas Capitol to protest redistricting
Texas Democrats who oppose a controversial Republican-led redistricting plan appear to be shifting strategy from walkout to holding protest rallies.
Texas Democrats who oppose a controversial Republican-led redistricting plan appear to be shifting strategy from walkout to holding protest rallies.
Beto O'Rourke says his political org. donated more than $1M during first special session
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
In a release from Powered by People, the organization said it donated more than $1 million to the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, the Texas House Democratic Caucus and the Mexican American Legislative Caucus during the special session.
Special Session 2 begins at the Texas Capitol
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
The Special Session ended at the Texas Capitol on Friday morning, and it didn't take long for the second Special Session to be called.
Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in U.S. Senate primary, latest poll shows
A new poll shows Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a dead heat for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary.
A new poll shows Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a dead heat for the 2026 U.S. Senate Republican Primary.
Gov. Abbott calls second special session, setting stage for another redistricting fight
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a second special legislative session would begin at noon Friday setting the stage for another redistricting fight like the one that snarled the first session.
Bill to replace STAAR testing passes Senate after failure of regular session version
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
The bill would replace the STAAR with three shorter student support tests, and would require A-F ratings for campuses across the state.
These states may try redrawing congressional maps in response to, or in support of, Texas
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Trump’s support for Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting plan has split states into those joining the effort and those preparing to fight back.
Texas Democrats announce plan to return after leaving state in redistricting clash
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Texas Democrats on Thursday moved closer to ending a nearly two-week walkout that has blocked the GOP’s redrawing of U.S. House maps before the 2026 election and put them under escalating threats by Republicans back home.
Newsom unveils plan for redistricting California
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the state is moving forward with a partisan plan to redraw congressional maps.
Illinois court will not enforce Texas arrests warrants against House Democrats
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
An Illinois judge ruled that the state will not enforce civil warrants against Texas House Democrats that left the state during the special legislative session.
Texas Supreme Court will take weeks to review request to expel Democrats who left state
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
The Texas Supreme Court has granted a request for an expedited brief and review period on whether Democrats who left the state and broke quorum can be expelled from their seats, but not as fast as Gov. Greg Abbott requested.
Texas quorum break: Second special session to be called if Dems don't return on Friday
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol.
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol.
No quorum again on Tuesday
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol. If the walkout by Texas Democrats holds, Gov. Greg Abbott says he will immediately call state lawmakers back for a second special session.
Republican leaders say they will give it one more try on Friday to end a quorum break at the State Capitol. If the walkout by Texas Democrats holds, Gov. Greg Abbott says he will immediately call state lawmakers back for a second special session.
Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the state return to the Capitol.
Texas quorum break: New financial punishment announced for missing Democrats
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout.
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout.
Texas House still doesn't have a quorum
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout, which includes the creation of a tip line to report the whereabouts of the missing lawmakers.
The quorum break by Texas House Democrats continues at the Texas Capitol and new details are coming out about the effort to break up the walkout, which includes the creation of a tip line to report the whereabouts of the missing lawmakers.
Texas Republican DA smokes weed on TikTok to battle THC ban: 'Free the plant Dan'
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.
District Attorney Sarah Stogner lit a joint on TikTok in an effort to bring attention to the looming special session item; a near carbon-copy of the ban vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the end of the regular session.