Texas GOP considers expanding congressional districts amid Democratic walkout and political tensions
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced discussions to potentially add more Republican congressional seats beyond the five already proposed, amid ongoing disputes over redistricting and Democratic quorum breaks in the Texas House, with legal and political battles expected to continue.
- Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP congressional seats being sought beyond the 5 already proposed CBS News
- Pressure mounts on Texas Democrats as walkout stretches into a second week The Washington Post
- Abbott vows indefinite special sessions, says fleeing Dems could face arrest ‘for literally years’ Fox News
- Republicans step up pressure on Democratic lawmakers to return to Texas Reuters
- Abbott: Texas can ‘eliminate’ 10 Democratic districts in response to California The Hill
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