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Texas Democrats end redistricting walkout

Texas Democrats return to the state, ending two-week standoff over redistricting

The move will allow Republicans to move forward with their plan to redraw Texas' congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Democrats return after fleeing Texas to stymie redistricting push

Dozens of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to halt an aggressive redistricting drive ended their two-week standoff on Monday, clearing the way for a new electoral map pushed by Republican President Donald Trump.

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Texas House Democrats announce return, ending walkout over redistricting plan

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers said they would return to Austin and lay the groundwork for a legal challenge to the GOP’s proposed congressional map.

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Texas AG expands order to halt Beto O’Rourke’s group fundraising efforts

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Saturday he secured a “modified” temporary restraining order that will halt ...

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Judge expands Paxton’s restraining order against O’Rourke over Texas Dems fundraising

A judge on Saturday expanded Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) restraining order against former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) and his political organization, Powered by People, over its ...

Texas Blames ESG Efforts in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires

The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the ...

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Texas AG, former El Paso state rep continue court battle over fundraising for Texas Democrats

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is celebrating another legal victory against former El Paso state representative Beto ...

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Texas floods, redistricting fight stall summer campaign launches

Some Texas Republicans and Democrats were set to announce campaigns for 2026, but the fight over redistricting and two ...

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Beto O'Rourke's Group Donates Over $1M to Texas Democrats, Faces Legal Action from AG Ken Paxton

Beto O'Rourke's group donated $1 million to Texas Democrats during a legislative session, prompting legal action from AG Ken ...

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Texas Fight Shows Dems Stuck in Limbo

State lawmakers managed only to slow GOP redistricting plans. Can Dems hope for more than partial victories before the ...

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Lawyer currently leading Texas attorney general’s office has been ...

In the state’s extensive log of high-profile court fights — from immigration to voting to a failed effort to overturn the 2020 election — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ’s name on legal ...

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