Texas Democrats who had left the state to protest against Republican-led redistricting efforts have returned to Austin, ending a two-week standoff. The GOP now has the necessary legislative numbers to pass a new map favoring Republican candidates, following the Democrats’ return. The Democrats had previously left to delay legislative business and draw attention to the GOP’s off-cycle redistrict, as the standoff delayed disaster relief efforts for Central Texas flood victims, both sides argue their actions were necessary to advance key legislative priorities.