Are Texas Democrats returning to the state?
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Texas House Democrats are returning to the state after leaving to block a redistricting vote. Their return is expected to provide the quorum needed for the Texas House to pass the new redistricting map, which favors Republicans.
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- Texas Democrats returned after leaving the state to block the vote, enabling the process to move forward. 1m 1s
- California Democrats proposed a map to make five Republican seats more competitive for Democrats. 1m 42s
- California's redistricting changes require both legislative approval and a public ballot. 2m 30s
- The outcome of these redistricting efforts could determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms. 2m 53s
