DALLAS — The Texas Senate on Tuesday passed the controversial redistricting maps , despite a walkout by Democrats, but the House can't consider the bill until a quorum is reached.

The Democrats' walkout Tuesday, shortly before the Senate took up the maps, was a mostly symbolic move.

Texas Senate Republicans still had enough members present to vote on — and pass — the new maps, although the maps can't be advanced to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk since the Texas House remains without a quorum, as House Democrats remain out of state.

Even so, the Senate passed the bill 19-2, with nine members absent from the vote.

"The Texas Senate will continue passing this map each legislative session to accurately reflect our state until House Democrats return from their ‘vacation’ and get back to work for

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