Texas, Democrats and redistricting maps
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In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
Lawmakers are now framing their ability to prevent new maps from passing during one special legislative session as a victory. But Republicans are poised to call another.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for second special session as redistricting showdown continues
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a second special session for 19 agenda items as Texas' redistricting showdown rages on.
Multiple sources say Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps will return to Texas.
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.