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The two lawmakers, Reps. John Bucy of Austin and Ann Johnson of Houston, are among the group that fled the state to prevent a Republican-backed redistricting plan from coming to a vote.

Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court of Texas to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office.

U.S. Sen. Cornyn, a Republican, wants the FBI to use tools he says it has to track lawmakers who “cross state lines.� The president says the federal agency "may have to" get involved.

Identical bills filed in the House and Senate on Monday would scrap the state's long-used standardized test and introduce three shorter tests throughout the school year, with results delivered within 48 hours.

Gov. Greg Abbott says the dozens of Democrats who fled the state to block a redraw of the state’s congressional maps could also be charged with bribery or be removed from their seats. Ethics experts question his threats.

Early reports indicate that some of the Democrats have fled to Chicago, others to Albany and Boston � all to cities in Democrat-led states.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funnels federal money to public media stations, says it's winding down operations after President Trump signed a law rescinding all funding.

Under the proposed map, only one solidly Democratic district will remain, and more people living in areas surrounding Austin will be represented by Republicans.

State lawmakers are in the Hill Country community most impacted by the July 4 flooding gathering testimony for legislation to address disaster preparedness and response efforts.

CBD and CBG, cannabinoids that aren’t psychoactive, would be available to those 21 and over.