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Texas faces political gridlock over redistricting, severe weather threats, a major crime incident, and a potential hazardous train derailment.

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Texas Senate passes bills as House quorum break continues

Fox News · Current

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Texas Senate passes a redistricting bill to add Republican seats. 27s
House Democrats leave the state, preventing quorum and halting legislative business. 38s
Flood relief and other policies are delayed due to the standoff. 44s
Governor promises to call repeated special sessions until the agenda is passed. 1m 30s
Absent lawmakers face fines and possible arrest if they do not return. 1m 57s

References

Texas Senate passes bills as House quorum break continues

Fox News

1 day ago

Texas Senate passes bills as House quorum break continues

Legislative activity is stalled due to House Democrats' absence, impacting flood relief efforts and redistricting.

Train potentially carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas

Fox News

2 days ago

Train potentially carrying hazardous materials derails in Texas

A train derailment in Texas raises concerns about possible hazardous materials, with emergency responders assessing the risk.

Texas quorum break continues as gridlock intensifies

Fox News

2 days ago

Texas quorum break continues as gridlock intensifies

The Texas House remains stalled as Democrats continue their quorum break over redistricting, preventing legislative action on disaster relief.

How dynamics in the Texas redistricting battle have changed

CBS America

2 days ago

How dynamics in the Texas redistricting battle have changed

Democrats vow to remain absent for the rest of the special session, forcing Governor Abbott to consider further sessions to advance redistricting.

New Texas bill would allow lawsuits over shipping abortion pills

CBS America

2 days ago

New Texas bill would allow lawsuits over shipping abortion pills

A bill is introduced allowing lawsuits against those involved in manufacturing or distributing abortion pills, even outside Texas.

Suspect accused of killing three at a Target in Texas

CBS News

3 days ago

Suspect accused of killing three at a Target in Texas

Police in Austin investigate a fatal shooting outside a Target store, resulting in the deaths of two adults and a child.

Storms bring flood and hail threats to the Plains

AccuWeather

3 days ago

Storms bring flood and hail threats to the Plains

Severe thunderstorms threaten Texas with heavy rainfall, hail, and flooding, especially in the Panhandle and northern regions.

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