Texas Capitol proudly displays both the American and Texas flags, symbolizing the state’s enduring pride and unity. (Source: house.texas.gov) The Texas Democrat lawmakers who fled the state in a dramatic walkout to block Republican redistricting plans have announced their return, ending a two-week standoff and paving the way for the GOP to pass a new congressional map that strengthens conservative representation. The walkout began on August 3, when 57 Democratic legislators left Austin to deny the Texas House a quorum, which requires at least 100 of the 150 members to be present to conduct business. Their goal was to stop the passage of a proposed redistricting map that could boost Republican districts from 25 to 30 while slashing Democrat-leaning ones from 12 to eight. Democrats…
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