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Texas state Democrats had been plotting their departure for weeks. But most weren’t sure they were going—or where they were headed—until just before they boarded their…

Chairs belonging to House Democrats remain empty during a session convocation in the State Capitol, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Rodolfo Gonzalez/AP hide caption…

NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, about hosting a group of Texas state lawmakers as they protest a partisan redistricting effort…

Texas redistricting battle: where things standAnother story we’re keeping tabs on throughout the day is the ongoing redistricting battle in Texas. It’s one that has grown…

What is the best internet provider in Austin?CNET’s broadband experts rank Spectrum as the best internet service provider in Austim. The cable provider takes the top…

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In a midterm election battle spreading across the country, Republicans leading the Texas Legislature are trying to meet and redraw Congressional lines to help the GOP…

new video loaded: Texas Democrats Leave State to Block Vote on Gerrymandered MaptranscriptBacktranscriptTexas Democrats Leave State to Block Vote on Gerrymandered MapThe legislators’ departure was a…

Texas state Rep. Jolanda “Jo” Jones, a Democrat, flips through maps during a public hearing on congressional redistricting in Austin, Texas, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. After…

Getty ImagesGene Wu, a Democratic state lawmaker in Houston, says he and others are “walking out on a rigged system”.Democratic state lawmakers have fled Texas to…