Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor ...

House Speaker Dustin Burrows gaveled in the House on Tuesday and again there was no quorum. Only 95 members were present; 100 ...

Dozens of Democrats have left the state and left the GOP majority unable to move forward with its gerrymandering attempt.

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout on Tuesday, challenging Governor Greg Abbott’s decision ...

The announcement marks the latest sign that Trump's push to reconfigure districts ahead of the midterm is set to be a ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the ...

With Friday’s deadline approaching, Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll call lawmakers back immediately if Democrats don’t return.

With the Texas House and Senate today announcing they are prepared to sine die on Friday, I will call the Texas Legislature back immediately for Special Session #2,” said Governor Abbott.

Burrows set a deadline, Friday, for Democrats fleeing the Lone Star State to protest GOP-and Trump-backed proposed ...

The governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left ...

According to Gunter Volunteer Fire and Rescue, several agencies were toned out for a lightning strike on Covered Bridge Court in Gunter around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday. The Gunter Police Department alerted ...