Texas Redistricting Battle Sparks Political Turmoil and Democratic Walkout
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatens to prolong the state's redistricting fight by calling multiple special legislative sessions and arresting absent Democratic lawmakers, who have fled the state to block Republican-led gerrymandering efforts aimed at gaining additional House seats, amidst escalating political tensions and legal battles.
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- Texas Democrats fled the state to oppose GOP redistricting. Why this one stayed behind. USA Today
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