Texas Democrats say they plan to end their nearly two-week walkout over redistricting plans in the state.

They say they'll return once Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ends a special session today. They also said they would return once California Gov. Gavin Newsom finalizes plans to retaliate. Newsom has said that California would redraw its districts to favor Democrats.

Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows stated that even though a special session is expected to end today, he expects a new special session to begin right away.

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"If we still do not have quorum on Friday, the House and the Senate will sine die this session, and the governor will immediately issue a proclamation for a

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