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The Texas House gaveled in at noon with Democratic members present, marking an official end to the quorum break.
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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout as California moves to retaliate
Republicans in the Texas House forced returning Democrats to around-the-clock surveillance by state Department of Public Safety officers to leave the floor.
Democratic allies say walkout effectively drew national attention, as legislature begins second special session to pass redistricting
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night on the Texas House floor in protest after refusing a Republican demand to be placed under the watch of the state Department of Public Safety.
California Republican leaders are fighting back against a proposal that Democrats released last week to redraw congressional district boundaries.
Some Texas state House Democrats are refusing to leave the chamber, after Republicans required them to sign a form allowing Department of Public Safety troopers to follow them.