Seeking to avoid a vote on redrawing five congressional districts, Texas Democrats fled their home state for bluer pastures.

In the wake of that 2021 quorum break, the Texas House also adopted new rules that allow for $500-per-day fines for those who are absent. Lawmakers cannot use their campaign or official funds to cover ...

A new congressional map for Texas that was released on Wednesday would create five additional GOP-leaning districts. If ...