Texas GOP intensifies redistricting and political pressure amid Democratic walkout
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The Texas GOP has significantly increased its power, using legal and political strategies to suppress Democratic opposition, including efforts to remove Democratic lawmakers and redraw districts to favor Republicans, reflecting a deepening polarization and the influence of Trump-era politics in the state.
- In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance The Texas Tribune
- Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP congressional seats being sought beyond the 5 already proposed CBS News
- Some Democrats want to use gerrymandering. That’s a bad idea | Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti The Guardian
- 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
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