Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

Texas Republicans plan for another special session for redistricting starting next week

The Texas GOP plans to call another special legislative session to discuss redistricting measures favoring Republicans on Friday, forcing Democrats to decide whether to continue to fight the policy from afar or resolve differences in the state. ​​Over 50 Texas…

James Talarico Is on the Run

WIRED spoke with the Texas state representative, who is hiding out in Illinois along with his colleagues in an attempt to stop Republicans from enacting an unprecedented redistricting plan.

Texas Democrats Weigh Return to State in Redistricting Showdown

Democratic lawmakers from Texas say they’re considering their options amid reports they could return to the state as soon as this weekend, a move that could end a standoff in which more than 50 state representatives left in a bid to block controversial new congressional maps backed by President Donald Trump.

Texas lawmakers brace for second special session amid redistricting standoff

AUSTIN, Texas — All signs point to a second special session for the Texas Legislature as a partisan standoff over redistricting continues.

Texas GOP to start second special session if Democrats don’t come back by Friday

Gov. Greg Abbott promises “special session after special session” to get redistricting plan and other key items passed.

Texas Democrats Cave, Will Return to House For Governor Abbott's 2nd Special Session

Texas Democrats caved and will return to the Capitol for Governor Abbott’s 2nd special session to vote on the GOP’s redistricting effort.