More Texas Democrats plan to spend the night in the statehouse in protest amid redistricting fight

A group of Texas Democrats is returning to the state House to protest Republican plans for redistricting, with eight members joining Rep. Nicole Collier, who has remained on the floor in defiance of escort conditions imposed by GOP leaders. This protest follows a two-week absence aimed at denying a quorum for redistricting votes, as Democrats oppose measures that would strengthen the GOP’s congressional majority.

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