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Texas Democrats Walk Out, Stalling Redistricting and Relief Bills

8/12/2025

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Texas House Democrats are staging a walkout, thwarting a Republican push for congressional redistricting. With only 9 of 62 members present, House Speaker Dustin Burrows has called in state troopers to locate the absentees, racking up daily fines. As frustration grows, vital flood relief bills hang in the balance, with Democrats pointing fingers at Republicans for the impasse.

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Story summary

Texas House Democrats are staging a walkout, thwarting a Republican push for congressional redistricting. With only 9 of 62 members present, House Speaker Dustin Burrows has called in state troopers to locate the absentees, racking up daily fines. As frustration grows, vital flood relief bills hang in the balance, with Democrats pointing fingers at Republicans for the impasse.