How the quorum break got broken: Texas Democrats splintered during second session break
By Cassandra Pollock and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune
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Texas House orders arrest of missing Democrats as weekslong stalemate over a voting restrictions bill continues
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With special session’s end looming, Texas Democrats and Republicans mull their next moves
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Texas’ GOP leadership already at odds over plans for special legislative session
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Leadership tensions, potential special session loom as Texas legislative session hits uncertain end
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