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Camp Mystic, Texas Capitol and Broken heart

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1h

“My daughter was stolen from me": Grieving parents point to Texas camp failures at Capitol hearing

Senate Bill 1, which would require more oversight of emergency plans and evacuation procedures at summer camps, was advanced after the emotional hearing Wednesday.

KXAN Austin on MSN · 1h

‘Beginning of change’: Mom of missing Mystic camper speaks at Texas Capitol

The mother of the only camper missing from Camp Mystic shared a heartfelt tribute while speaking to the Texas Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding at the Texas Capitol Wednesday.

Heartbreaking testimony from parents of Camp Mystic flood victims at Texas Capitol

Parents of some the young girls who died in July's Texas Hill Country floods testified at the state capitol Wednesday about proposed flood safety legislation for camps and campgrounds. 27 young girls and counselors were killed when catastrophic flooding hit Camp Mystic in the overnight hours on July 4.

Texas Capitol evacuated Tue. evening

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

Texas Capitol evacuated after shooting threat

Parts of the Texas Capitol were evacuated on Tuesday evening following reports of an active shooter threat. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the evacuation, which happened at around 6:30 p.m., was prompted by a threat posted online.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 9h

Texas Capitol evacuated after shooting threat posted online, set to reopen Wednesday

The Texas Department of Public Safety evacuated protesters from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday after a reported possible threat against lawmakers closed the building and surrounding grounds.

CBS Austin on MSN · 34m

Parts of Texas Capitol evacuated after social media threat amid redistricting protests

Parts of the Texas Capitol grounds were evacuated and closed to visitors on Tuesday evening after reports of an active shooter threat.The building itself was s

Photos From Texas Legislature

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Photos From the Texas Legislature as Republicans Push for New Political Maps

Texas lawmakers this week are considering Republicans’ efforts to redraw congressional districts as President Donald Trump wants. Democrats returned to the Texas Capitol after a two-week walkout that stalled a vote on the a new political map that could give Republicans more U.

Axios on MSN · 40m

Texas House approves redistricting map favoring Republicans

The Texas House gave initial approval to a new congressional map Wednesday that will likely give Republicans five more seats in a closely divided U.S. House. Why it matters: The redistricting would go a long way to ensuring the U.

Columbus Dispatch · 10h

Texas Republicans set to approve Trump-backed new congressional map after lengthy fight

The gambit has triggered a national redistricting war, with governors of both parties threatening to initiate similar efforts in other states.

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Kamala Harris calls Texas Rep. Nicole Collier during Capitol confinement: ‘We are all there with you’

You really are inspiring so many people,” the former vice president told Texas lawmaker Collier, who slept inside the state ...

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Rep. Collier spends second night at the Capitol amid quorum controversy

The standoff began on Monday, when Democratic members returned to the Capitol after being out of the state for more than two ...

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Even at the grocery store, Texas troopers don't let Democrats out of sight after walkout

Texas Democrats are joining a colleague who can't leave the state Capitol because she won't agree to having law enforcement ...

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Lawmaker’s sit-in on the Texas House floor attracts more Democrats in second day

Fort Worth Democrat Nicole Collier refused to sign the permission slip Monday that allow her to leave only if she is shadowed ...

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Latest news on the Texas, California redistricting fights

Texas Democratic lawmakers are still seeking ways to prevent the implementation of new congressional maps in the red state.

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