Texas House Democrats breaking quorum in Washington held a press conference on Friday to mark the halfway point of the special session ending Aug. 6. Democrats said they were committed to staying another 15 days until the end of the special session in order to...
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Voting rights ‘worth going to jail for,’ says Senfronia Thompson
In a virtual press conference with Texas House Democrats from Harris County, members gave updates about their activities in the nation’s Capitol. The lawmakers fled Austin last week in order to break quorum and prevent Republican legislation that would restrict access...
At long last, Abbott gets sucker-punched for voter suppression
Texas Democrats have shown incredible restraint. The minority party has fled the state to break quorum only three times, disrupting legislation that would help keep Republicans in power on every occasion. That’s no fickle standard — it may even be too...
An inside look at Texas Democrats in Washington with Trey Martinez Fischer
On Wednesday evening, the Signal spoke with state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio Democrat and longtime veteran of the Texas House who has joined fellow Texas Democrats in Washington to break quorum and fight for voting rights legislation. The...
John Bucy III gives an inside look at Texas Democrats in Washington
On Tuesday, the Signal spoke with state Rep. John Bucy III, a Williamson County Democrat who left Texas for Washington to break quorum and prevent Republican legislation that would make it more difficult to vote. Bucy, a member of the special session committee...
‘I’m not gonna be a hostage,’ Texas House Dems explain walkout
Gathered outside the nation’s Capitol on Tuesday, Texas House Democrats held their first press conference since leaving the state and breaking quorum. More than 50 Democrats made their way to Washington on Monday to disrupt the ongoing special session and prevent...
Texas Democrats meet with Schumer, activists show support back home
Texas House Democrats wrapped up their day with a meeting with Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, where he praised the lawmakers for leaving Texas and breaking quorum to prevent legislation that would make it more difficult to vote. “These lawmakers are brave,...
‘I’m not gonna be a hostage,’ Texas House Dems explain walkout
Gathered outside the nation’s Capitol on Tuesday, Texas House Democrats held their first press conference since leaving the state and breaking quorum. More than 50 Democrats made their way to Washington on Monday to disrupt the ongoing special session and prevent...
Democrats leave Texas, break quorum to fight voter suppression
On Monday, multiple news reporters confirmed Texas state House Democrats were preparing to disrupt Republican election legislation by breaking quorum and leaving the state. At least 58 Democratic members are expected to leave the state, with the majority flying...
Gov. Greg Abbot reveals special session agenda — with no power grid fixes
On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott revealed his priority items and agenda for the special legislative session set to begin Thursday. It includes much of the controversial legislation that did not come to pass the last session, including changes to election law, more...