Opponents of Texas Redistricting Bill Stage Protest Inside the Capitol Rotunda

TIME

Texas Republicans are likely to clear a key hurdle in their bid to pass sweeping redistricting plans in the state on Wednesday, despite a two-week-long protest from Democrats and a two-night camp-out from one representative in the Capitol building.

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00:00We are Texans! We are Texans! We are Texans!

00:07This redistricting proposal, or rather, redistricting scam, will do nothing to benefit Texas voters.

00:14Instead, it only stands to benefit wealthy donors and industry lobbyists.

00:20If this were about us, we would see a proposal that reflects the diverse voices of Texans.

00:26It's clear to every single American that they are using this opportunity to preserve their power in Washington, D.C.

00:34Will you stand for this?

00:36No!

00:38We will not stand for this.

00:41We will not sit by and let the ultra-wealthy take over our democracy.

00:46Stand up like that!

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