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Democrats’ quorum-breaking flight puts Abbott’s agenda in limbo for special legislative session

Democrats fled the state to stop Republicans’ attempt to redraw congressional districts, but bills aimed at everything from a THC product ban to bolstering flood response are now in doubt.

CNN on MSN · 2h

Democrat who fled Texas reacts to Abbott issuing arrest warrant for skipping special session

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has now ordered the State Department of Public Safety to conduct civil arrests of Democrats who did not show up for this afternoon’s special legislative session. Democrat Linda Garcia joins CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent Phil Mattingly to explain why lawmakers,

Fox News · 4h

Texas House Speaker says Dems who fled state in attempt to block GOP agenda face potential arrest

Dustin Burrows, the Texas state Speaker of the House, said he would sign civil arrest warrants for Democrats after they fled the state in an effort to block Republicans' redistricting efforts.

Chron on MSN · 4h

Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas Democrats as critical House vote awaits

Abbott said that he ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to arrest and return any member to the House chamber who has "abandoned their duty to Texans." "This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrat House members are accounted for and brought to the Texas Capitol,

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Live updates: Texas Dems’ absence hampers special session, triggers warrants, garners national attention

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says her state may try to add Democratic U.S. House seats as Texas House Democrats face threats ...

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With Democrats out of state, what's next for Texas' special session?

The Texas Democrats walkout cannot stop the ultimate passage of the redistricting bill but it can run out the clock on the 30 ...

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Hearings in Texas on flooding response and redistricting are underway as the special session continues

In Kerr County, officials question the response to deadly flooding. Feedback on redistricting across the state has been ...

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State lawmakers prepared to battle it out over redistricting, THC this special session

Blaise Gainey, who covers the statehouse for The Texas Newsroom, said Democratic lawmakers are considering taking steps to ...

Special session continues in almost-empty Alaska Capitol building

The legislators have left, but the special session of the Alaska State Legislature will continue through at least Aug. 19 as ...

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Nevada Lawmakers may hold a special session for failed 2025 bills

Nevada political leaders are discussing a potential special session for later this year, but not for the reasons the state ...

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What has been proposed at the Texas special legislative session on flooding crisis

The flash floods that killed at least 135 people in Texas' Hill Country was the main topic during the opening of a special ...

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“Extremely important” Texas groundwater protection bills filed during special session

Four separate bills filed during the Texas Legislature’s special session aim to restrict groundwater exports, protect ...

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Texas Senate committee advances new THC ban during special legislative session

Just weeks after the governor vetoed a bill banning products containing THC, state senators revived it in the special session ...

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Missouri Senate leader says special session to gerrymander Kansas City looks 'likely'

In a little more than a week, the idea of redrawing Missouri’s congressional district lines has gained momentum among ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN13d

Texas special legislative session: How you can follow and participate in the process

Texas lawmakers will convene for a special session on July 21 to address Gov. Greg Abbott's vetoed bills, including a ban ...

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