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Texas Democrat likens intimidation tactics by plainclothes officers to ‘domestic terrorism’

"What's happening with me and my family right now is a human rights violation," Texas state Rep. Josey Garcia told the Washington Examiner.

Texas state Senate passes new Republican drawn congressional map as House Dems remain on the lam

Texas Senate approves Republican-drawn redistricting maps in 19-2 vote as nine Democrats walk out in protest while House Democrats remain out of state.

Liberal groups, DNC planning redistricting protests in 20 states

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and aligned advocacy groups are planning Saturday protests against GOP redistricting efforts in Texas.  Nearly 50 events condemning a vote proposed by ...

Texas DA could face prison for weed smoking protest

A Texas district attorney could face a prison sentence for livestreaming herself smoking marijuana to protest a proposed ban ...

DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans

The Democratic National Committee and more than three dozen groups are planning events across 20 states on Saturday, ...

Texas redistricting: Political stunts rarely change outcomes

Headline-grabbing stunts rarely succeed in blocking legislation long-term. They generate media attention, rally the base, and ...

A week into their walkout, Texas Democrats are figuring out what to do next

Texas Democratic lawmakers expected to confront many uncertainties when they left the state in a last-ditch attempt to block ...

Texas AG Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit To Vacate Seats Of 13 Democrats Who Fled State

The lawsuit from Paxton is one of several ways Texas officials have pressured Democrats to return to the state for a vote on ...