Texas, Capitol and redistricting maps
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Democratic allies say quorum-break drew national attention effectively, as legislature begins second special session to pass redistricting.
The congressional seat in Texas’ 18th District, a hub of Black political power, has been vacant for months. Redistricting could further disrupt representation for its voters.
Democratic lawmakers in Texas returned to the state on Monday, ending a two-week walkout that broke quorum and temporarily blocked Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps at the behest of U.S.