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Texas Democrats leave state to prevent vote on redrawing congressional map

About 30 lawmakers are headed to Illinois for a week to hinder Republicans’ redistricting plan pushed by Trump

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2025

Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870

While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and had limited success blocking past legislation, experts say.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 3, 2025

Texas House Democrats flee the state in bid to block GOP’s proposed congressional map

The lawmakers’ absence means the lower chamber won’t have enough members present to function, stalling passage of a draft map Democrats have condemned as a political power grab.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 3, 2025

Texas Senate passes bill to ban THC — again

The Senate’s decision signals another potential standoff with Gov. Greg Abbott, who vetoed a similar ban earlier this year as he called for more regulations instead.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 30, 2025

Gov. Newsom Warns California Will Retaliate If Texas Eliminates Dem Seats In Redistricting: 'The 2026 Election Is Being Rigged'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned his administration will retaliate if Texas moves forward with a redistricting proposal that eliminates 5 Democratic seats

Latin Times · Jul 30, 2025

Seven House Democrats making day trip to New Mexico amid redistricting battle

With a quorum break on the table for the minority party as a way to thwart a GOP bid for more congressional seats, members travel out-of-state for a third time.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 29, 2025

Democrats Set To Deploy Tens Of Thousands Of Advocates To Push Against Redistricting In Texas

The Democratic National Committee is set to deploy some 30,000 volunteers to call "persuadable Republicans" to advocate against a redistricting initiative by the Greg Abbott and Donald Trump administrations

Latin Times · Jul 28, 2025

Texas House redistricting committee’s Houston hearing draws criticism over absence of maps

Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 26, 2025

Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’

Prominent Democrats and progressive activists spoke out ahead of first public hearing on proposed redistricting plan

The Guardian - US · Jul 25, 2025

August increase in Mexico tariffs could strain Texas economy

A vast majority of trade between Mexico and the U.S. has been exempt from tariffs for months. That could change on Monday.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 25, 2025