It normally happens once a decade to align with the U.S. Census Bureau or to align with a court ruling. This redistricting effort is happening mid-cycle. WASHINGTON — Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that … Read more
While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and have had limited success. AUSTIN, Texas — In June 1870, 13 Texas senators walked out of the Capitol to block a bill giving the governor wartime powers, depriving the upper chamber of the two-thirds quorum required for voting. … Read more
Whether this latest chapter in the long-running saga of quorum-breaking will have a different outcome remains to be seen. DALLAS — In a dramatic but familiar move, more than 51 Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday, once again using the tactic of breaking quorum to stall a Republican-backed redistricting plan that would give … Read more
Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a GOP-favored congressional map. Here’s what Bexar County’s Democratic House members are saying. SAN ANTONIO — Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state Sunday in a bid to block passage of a new congressional map designed to give the GOP five additional seats in the U.S. House next … Read more
Virtually all legislative or governmental bodies, from your local school board to Congress, have a quorum rule. DALLAS — Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives have left the state to break quorum and put an end to Gov. Greg Abbott’s special-called session. The Democrats are trying to delay or stop Republicans’ attempt to … Read more
Texas House Democrats were leaving for Chicago to block GOP redistricting. HOUSTON — More than 51 Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives quietly flew to Chicago on Sunday afternoon, denying quorum in the chamber and temporarily delaying Republican efforts to approve new congressional maps. In a statement Sunday afternoon, members of the Texas … Read more
With the redistricting clock ticking and national eyes once again on Texas, Democrats are hoping the Windy City will blow some momentum their way. DALLAS — In a political twist on Sunday, more than 51 Texas House Democrats fled the state and landed in Chicago, effectively hitting pause on a heated redistricting fight back home. … Read more