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A Texas Democrat has stayed overnight at the state Capitol to protest how the Texas House’s top Republican had dozens of her colleagues shadowed.
The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
State Representative Nicole Collier plans to stay in the Texas Capitol until Wednesday in protest against a police escort policy.
Texas House Democrats who fled their state to stall a Republican redistricting effort returned on Monday, ending their 15-day holdout.
Democratic allies say walkout effectively drew national attention, as legislature begins second special session to pass redistricting
After having fled the state over redistricting legislation, Democratic lawmakers had to agree to have security escorts to leave the chamber. Now, a number are refusing.
California Republicans sue to stop Democrat redistricting push as Texas GOP advances similar map changes in high-stakes congressional battle ahead of midterms.
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Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends
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Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to deny a quorum are making their way back, each on their own timeline, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Democrats have struggled to find effective ways to oppose President Donald Trump, and even some Democratic voters describe the party as weak.
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