Texas House Democrats return to Capitol, ending walkout over redistricting plan

Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, and other Texas Democrats who left the state earlier this month return to the Capitol on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. Their return paves the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map, which could net the GOP up to five more seats in Texas.

After two weeks out of state, Democratic lawmakers returned to Austin, paving the way for Republicans to pass their proposed congressional map.

The Texas Tribune