US EditionTexas Democrats return to the state, ending two-week standoff over redistricting
Texas Democrats ended their walkout after California Democrats pledged to redraw maps creating five additional Democratic seats, amid a high-stakes fight over racial gerrymandering and electoral advantage.
- After a two-week quorum break, Texas Democrats returned to Austin on August 18, 2025, ending the standoff in the State Capitol.
- On Aug. 3, more than 50 Texas House Democrats denied quorum to block a Republican-led plan to add five GOP seats, returning today.
- State Rep. Nicole Collier said, "I refuse to sign," on Monday, refusing to leave the House chambers. A state trooper was assigned to each lawmaker who fled Texas.
- With quorum restored, Texas Democrats have returned, enabling the House to approve a map that creates five Republican-leaning districts for 2026, Democrats hailed it as a victory.
- Amid a national escalation, Republican governors consider new maps to protect their U.S. House majority, following California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Nov. 4 referendum plan.
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'Essentially Kidnapping': Texas Democrat Barred From Leaving Capitol Building Without Escort
"Locking Rep. Nicole Collier inside the chamber is beyond outrageous," said Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. "Forcing elected officials to sign 'permission slips' and take police escorts to leave? That's not procedure. That's some old Jim Crow playbook. Texas Republicans have lost their damn minds."
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“BIG, BEAUTIFUL CONGRESSIONAL MAP!” – Trump Endorses Texas Congressional Map
Donald Trump called for the passing of the new Texas congressional map. Trump posted, “It is wonderful to see Republicans everywhere standing up to Save our Country. It is one of the most popular initiatives I have ever supported. Republicans love watching us fight for a Great Cause. Please pass this Map, ASAP.” Truth Social: Republican State Legislators in the Great State of Texas, which I love, and WON BIG three times, including with 6.4 Milli…
It has been reported that Trump and his henchmen are planning to change the boundaries of the electoral districts in the states of the United States where they have the power to do so, which is the case in the majority of the states. This process has begun in Texas, but it will not stop there. This is not being done to strengthen democracy, but — as one might expect —...
Texas Democrat Will Stay Locked in Capitol Until Wednesday
The latest twist in the dramatic redistricting standoff between Texas Democrats and GOP leaders: Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier will stay locked inside the state capitol until Wednesday morning. The Fort Worth Democrat declined to submit to Republican leaders' requirement that she sign off on a law enforcement escort if...
'Held captive': Texas GOP lock Dem lawmaker in statehouse chamber for not signing 'permission slip'
After fleeing Texas to voice their opposition to the GOP gerrymandering/redistricting scheme being aggressively pushed by Gov. Greg Abbott and President Donald Trump, Democrats in the Texas State Legislature returned to work on Monday, August 18.One of them was State Rep. Nicole Collier, who according to People For the American Way, wasn't being allowed to leave by GOP state lawmakers.On X, formerly Twitter, People For the America Way reported, …
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