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Amid redistricting protests, Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat

The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the ...

Some Texas Democrats rip up agreements to leave House floor under police escort and will spend night in chamber in protest

Several Texas state House Democrats ripped up the written agreements that allowed them to leave the chamber with a police ...

Texas Dems join Rep. Nicole Collier to protest police involvement in redistricting fight

Fort Worth Democrat Nicole Collier refused to sign the permission slip Monday that allow her to leave only if she is shadowed ...

Several Texas Democrats join Rep. Nicole Collier in chamber protest

Several Texas Democrats joined state Rep. Nicole Collier (D) on Tuesday to protest new guidelines preventing party members ...

'Fight The Trump Takeover' protests planned in Texas amid gerrymandering push

The "Fight the Trump Takeover" rallies will take place this weekend. In Austin, the protest will take place at the Texas ...

Texas State Capitol grounds closed after threat posted ahead of protest

Protesters were evacuated from Texas State Capitol grounds after a possible threat reported closed Capitol grounds Tuesday ...

More Texas Democrats spend the night in the state Capitol in protest amid redistricting fight

After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.
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Texas Senate expected to take up GOP congressional map, last stop before Abbott’s desk

Republican lawmakers are poised to push the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to ...