Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state | NYGazet

The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.

Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state toggle caption Eric Gay/AP The Texas House of Representatives is at a standstill after Democrats fled the state over the weekend to prevent a vote on a bill to redraw Texas's congressi... [4299 chars]