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The U.S. Justice Department sues Texas over its new voting maps
Posted on · The Department of Justice says lawmakers discriminated against Latino and Black voters when they redrew the maps this year.
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Texas lawmakers pass controversial new map for the U.S. House of Representatives
Posted on · While Democrats hold firm in their accusations of racial gerrymandering, Republicans passed a map reallocating Texas’ seats in the U.S. House. A court challenge is likely ahead.
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Texas Democrats Who Left Austin To Block Voting Bill Won’t ‘Telegraph’ 2nd Special Session Plans
Posted on · After Democrats left Austin and blocked legislation from passing in the first legislative session, Gov. Greg Abbott set a second to begin Saturday. But without a quorum it will meet the same fate.
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Texas House Votes To Send For Democrats Who Fled The State — And Have Them Arrested If Needed
Posted on · The move comes after Texas House Democrats on Monday flew to Washington D.C., breaking quorum and halting two bills that would add new voting restrictions int he state.
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Abbott Signs Bill Restricting Insurance Coverage Of Abortion
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill Tuesday that will require Texas women to pay a separate health insurance premium to get coverage for non-emergency abortions.