Texas Democrats weighing whether to return to state and end redistricting standoff, sources tell CNN
The deliberations come as Texas Republicans signaled they intend to end the current special session on Friday and call a new one immediately after to continue pushing a new map that could net them 5 additional House seats.
Two people inside the meeting, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, told CNN that no decision has been made on whether to return to Texas. However, they are debating how much more they can accomplish by prolonging their self-imposed exile.
'Texas Democrats are looking at every possible option to ensure our constitution and our democracy are protected,' Rep. John Bucy said in a statement to CNN on Tuesday. 'Members are meeting over the next week to discuss our strategy and watch what is happening back home. We have consistently said that we are willing to go home if the governor puts people over politics. The ball is in the governor's court.'
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