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Breaking: Texas Republicans advance Trump-backed congressional map after Democrats staged two-week walkout in protest

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Wed Aug 20 2025

Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map: Updates

Protesters shout in support of State Rep. Nicole Collier, after she chose to remain in the Texas House chamber until Wednesday, after Democratic lawmakers who left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, returned to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S., August 19, 2025. Collier is staying because she did not want to sign the required permission slip that would allow lawmakers to leave the Capitol under escort by Department of Public Safety agents. REUTERS/Nuri Vallbona

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, as governors from both major parties threaten to initiate similar efforts in other states.

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