Texas Democrats to return to state, clearing way for new congressional maps
Texas House Democrats, who fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting effort, confirmed on August 18, 2025, that they are returning to Austin, ending a two-week standoff. Their absence had prevented the Texas House from achieving the two-thirds quorum (100 of 150 members) needed to conduct business, delaying GOP plans to redraw congressional maps … Read more