Texas Redistricting Standoff Concludes: Democrats’ Walkout Ends as Special Session Closes
Texas Redistricting Standoff Concludes: Democrats’ Walkout Ends as Special Session Closes The contentious special legislative session in Texas, marked by a dramatic walkout of Democratic lawmakers to block a Republican-proposed redistricting plan, concluded on August 19, 2025. For weeks, dozens of Texas House Democrats defied Governor Greg Abbott and the state GOP, remaining outside the state to prevent a quorum and halt the passage of new congressional maps designed to favor Republicans. The standoff saw escalating tensions, with Governor Abbott…