3 w. ago Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort

Texas State Representative Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) slept at her desk on the floor of the State House after she refused to sign a document that required a police escort to allow her to leave the building. The Texas speaker of the House made any Democrat legislator who wanted to leave the building sign a pass agreeing to be escorted by a Department of Public Safety trooper to ensure their return to the chamber when required. The post Texas Democrat Rep. Locks Self in House Chamber After Refusing Police Escort appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago With Texas Dems back, Trump urges Legislature: ‘Pass this Map, ASAP’

Following Texas Democratic lawmakers’ return on Monday, President Donald Trump urged the state legislature to move quickly to pass a highly controversial redistricting bill "ASAP."

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3 w. ago Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map

Democrats return to Texas, clearing way for GOP to draw new map  The Washington Post

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3 w. ago Texas Democrats return to state, clearing way for new congressional maps

Texas House Democrats returning to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.

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3 w. ago Texas Democrats to return to state, clearing way for new congressional maps

Texas House Democrats returning to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.

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3 w. ago Texas Democrats Set to End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

Democratic lawmakers were expected to return to Texas after fleeing the state for two weeks. Republicans are ready to quickly pass a new congressional map called for by President Trump.

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