Friday is an end and a beginning. It concludes a frustrating special session where Texas lawmakers were unable to reach an agreement on proposed congressional district lines.

Republicans who have their foot on the accelerator to drive over the current map in favor of districts that would likely give the GOP more power with five new congressional seats . The red votes were in place, but the blue opposition left the building.

Democrats have refused to give Governor Greg Abbott the seats he wants to give to President Donald Trump.

Tuesday was another failed attempt at gathering with Texas House Democrats in Illinois, New York and Massachusetts.

"If we still do not have a quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session, and the Governor will immediately issu

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