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Texas Politics · TexasTexas legislators on Wednesday passed a new state congressional map drawn at the behest of President Donald Trump to flip five Democratic-held U.S. House seats in next year's midterm elections, after dozens of Democratic lawmakers ended a two-week walkout that had temporarily blocked passage.
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Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority
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Greg Abbott · AustinThe governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that Democrats had delayed by leaving the state.See the Story
Gov. Greg Abbott Asks for New Penalties for Lawmakers Who Flee to Halt Legislative Sessions
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