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Texas Democrats end walkout over redistricting

Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

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Texas House committee advances new congressional map hours after Democrats' return to Austin

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Texas redistricting fight shifts as Democrats return to Austin with a new strategy

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Texas Democratic Rep. remains locked inside House chamber after not signing slip for a DPS escort

Rep. Nicole Collier, of Fort Worth, returned to the Capitol Monday, but remains in the House chamber because she wouldn’t sign a permission slip to be under escort by Texas DPS.

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Texas Democratic lawmakers end walkout, setting stage for vote on redrawn map

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Texas Democrats say they’re ending a two-week walkout over gerrymandered US House map plan

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Democrats Get Police Escorts to Prevent a New Redistricting Walkout as California Moves to Retaliate

“I know these maps will harm my constituents,” she said in a statement. "I won’t just go along quietly with their intimidation or their discrimination.”

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Democratic Texas lawmaker spending night on state House floor after refusing GOP demand for law enforcement escort

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Texas State Rep. Refuses To Leave Capitol Amid Democrat And Republican Showdown

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Texas House redistricting committee advances bill with new congressional maps

Texas House committee on redistricting voted out of committee Monday evening a new version of a bill with proposed new congressional maps.

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Texas Democrats return feeling victorious; Republicans accuse them of wasting time

Texas Democrats have ended a weeks long walkout that forced a special session to end without approval of new congressional maps redrawn by Republicans.

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Here Are The Best Weekend Getaways From Austin, Texas

Top Attractions: Round Rock Express, Old Settlers Park, Dell Diamond. Best Time to Visit: Summertime to participate in an active off-season filled with fun outdoor activities. According to a commenter on TripAdvisor, 2-3 days is sufficient to travel around Austin, Texas.

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Texas Rep. Nicole Collier refuses to leave House chambers

Texas Democrats are back in Austin after they broke quorum two weeks ago in protest of the state's redistricting plan. State Representative Nicole Collier refused to leave the House chambers on Monday.