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Texas GOP Panel Fines Democrats $422K for Walkout, Sparking Partisan Tensions

A GOP-led panel in Texas House imposed fines totaling $422,000 on 53 Democrats who walked out in August to protest a gerrymandered congressional map. The fines, amounting to $500 per day for 12 session days and additional costs, were met with resistance from Democrats who argued the penalties were partisan and violated due process. Some fines were reduced or waived for valid reasons, but lawmakers now face the challenge of paying up or risking budget cuts. The move has escalated partisan tensions in Texas, with Republicans considering stricter rules to prevent future walkouts.

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