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Texas Democrats return to Austin

Photos: Texas Democrats return to Austin as redistricting standoff ends

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Texas House committee advances new congressional map hours after Democrats' return to Austin

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Texas redistricting fight shifts as Democrats return to Austin with a new strategy

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Texas Senate quickly passes several bills on second special session’s first day

The Texas Senate quickly got to work Monday by passing several bills on the chamber’s desk as part of Gov. Greg Abbott ’s agenda for the second special session of the year for the Legislature, focusin...

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Texas Democrats End Walkout, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass

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Texas Democrats return, ending two-week walkout over redistricting

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To counter Texas, California lawmakers take up plan to redraw congressional districts

Republicans accused Democrats of trying to subvert the will of the voters, who passed independent redistricting 15 years ago, for their own partisan goals.

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Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

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Texas state senators take first step toward redistricting

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Texas House redistricting committee advances bill with new congressional maps

Texas House committee on redistricting voted out of committee Monday evening a new version of a bill with proposed new congressional maps.

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Texas lawmakers return home after walking out of legislature and spending two weeks in Illinois to prevent GOP remap

The Democratic lawmakers have been in Illinois since Aug. 3 to avoid a vote on the remap during a special legislative session called by Texas GOP.

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Here Are The Best Weekend Getaways From Austin, Texas

Top Attractions: Round Rock Express, Old Settlers Park, Dell Diamond. Best Time to Visit: Summertime to participate in an active off-season filled with fun outdoor activities. According to a commenter on TripAdvisor, 2-3 days is sufficient to travel around Austin, Texas.

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Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte to receive six-year contract extension

Chris Del Conte, the University of Texas athletic director, is set to receive a six-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm through 2036.The UT Board

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Liberty Hill and Hays school districts to vote on property tax increase in November

On Monday, leaders in Liberty Hill ISD and Hays CISD called for a tax rate election in November. AUSTIN, Texas — Voters in two school districts will see a proposed property tax hike on the ballot. On Monday, leaders in Liberty Hill ISD and Hays CISD called for a tax rate election in November.

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America's biggest AIDS memorial comes to a Texas church

Part of America's biggest memorials to victims of AIDS is on display in the Lone Star State.