Texas GOP's redistricting plan poised to pass
Texas lawmakers are set to vote as early as Wednesday on state Republicans' controversial congressional redistricting map. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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Democratic lawmaker locked in Texas House
The Texas House reached a quorum Monday after dozens of Democrats who left the state to block the vote on a GOP-favored congressional redistricting plan returned to Austin. The Democrats were asked to sign "permission slips" so they could be escorted by state troopers to ensure they would return when the session reconvenes Wednesday, but State Representative Nicole Collier refused to sign. Instead, she spent the night locked in the House chamber, where she will likely remain for another night. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos reports.
How Texas House Democrats are shifting focus
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Texas redistricting plan inches forward
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Texas Democrat locked in state Capitol after refusing police escort
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Redistricting push in Texas, California
Democratic lawmakers are returning to Texas after a standoff over a controversial GOP redistricting plan. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the redistricting push.
New Texas special session as Democrats return
The Texas State House of Representatives could vote as early as this week on the state's controversial congressional redistricting plan after Gov. Greg Abbott called a second special legislative session with Democrats ending their boycott and returning to the state. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
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How redistricting could impact 2026 midterms
Texas Democrats who left the state two weeks ago to stop a vote on a new congressional map that favored Republicans are beginning to return after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an effort to remap California congressional districts in a way that would favor Democrats. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more on what redistricting could mean for the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats begin returning to state
Texas House Democrats who left the state two weeks ago to protest a congressional redistricting vote are beginning to return. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more details.
Obama sends message to Texas Democrats
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott reset the state's redistricting fight, calling for a second special session. It comes the day after House Democrats got a boost from former President Obama. CBS News' executive director of White House and politics, Fin Gómez, reports.
Obama praises Texas Democrats for map fight
Former President Barack Obama is praising Texas House Democrats over their efforts to thwart Republican redistricting in the state. During a virtual call, he slammed the GOP plan as an "assault on democracy." CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Texas Democrats list demands before returning
Texas House Democrats are making new demands as they negotiate their possible return to the state. CBS News' political director Fin Gómez brings us the latest.
Texas and California showdown over new maps
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a redistricting effort on Thursday to counter Republicans' attempt to reshape a series of Texas congressional districts. CBS News' Hunter Woodall breaks down Newsom's plans.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Newsom slams Texas GOP over redistricting efforts
In a fiery press conference, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed swift action against what he calls a brazen Texas power grab -- a GOP-led move to politically gerrymander five congressional seats in their favor. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Gavin Newsom announces counter to Texas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election in November to redraw the state's Congressional maps. CBS News executive director of White House and politics, Fin Gómez, reports.
GOP Rep. Kiley slams California redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called for a special election to redraw the state's congressional map to counter Republican-led efforts in Texas. GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley of California joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Former Atty. General Eric Holder talks with House Democrats about redistricting
Holder gave House Democrats an overview on the latest in the GOP Texas redistricting effort.
Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
Texas Senate approves redistricting map
Texas state senators passed the controversial congressional redistricting map that could give Republicans five more seats. Meanwhile, the Texas House of Representatives says it will wrap up its special session on the redistricting map if a quorum can't be reached by Friday morning. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more details.
Texas Democrats weighing return to state
Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to stop a congressional redistricting vote are discussing when to return. CBS News political editorial producer Hunter Woodall has more.
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