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2 min readTexas GOP Plans New Session After Democrats Block Redistricting Effort
TrueGov Editorial Team•5 months ago•2 min read
Republican leaders ready to call consecutive special sessions amid legislative standoff
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Texas Republican leadership announced plans to end the current special legislative session and immediately begin another after Democrats prevented a quorum by leaving the state. The ongoing dispute centers on proposed congressional redistricting legislation that would potentially reshape Texas districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. House Speaker Dustin Burrows confirmed these plans during a Tuesday session that failed to meet attendance requirements.