Texas Republicans said Tuesday that they would kick off a second special legislative session Friday to redraw the state’s congressional maps in favor of the GOP, putting pressure on absent Democrats to quickly return to the state or commit to remaining away for another month. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

Dozens of Democrats in the Texas House fled the state last week to block a Republican plan to shift five congressional districts sharply to the right ahead of next year’s midterm elections. They have said they are committed to staying away long enough to kill the measure during a special session slated to last until as late as Aug. 19. Advertisement Advertisement

Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R) said Tuesday that if Democrats do

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