Alvarado is no stranger to filibusters. To delay a voting rights vote in 2021, she stood and spoke for more than 15 hours. <\/p>\n
AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 It\u2019s going to be a long night in the Texas Senate. That\u2019s according to Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston, who posted to social media that she plans to filibuster the redrawn congressional district maps<\/a> that have been the center of controversy.<\/p>\n Posting a photo of tennis shoes to X, Alvarado said she\u2019s submitted her intention to filibuster. Alvarado\u2019s communications director called it the Democrats\u2019 last stand.<\/p>\n The Senate spent Friday debating the bill in the second special session before Alvarado said she would filibuster. Two days ago, the Texas House voted in favor of the bill.<\/p>\n If approved, the redrawn Texas congressional maps, which are backed by President Trump, could give Republicans five additional seats in the U.S. House. \u00a0<\/p>\n Republicans think they can walk all over us. Today I’m going to kick back.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve submitted my intention to filibuster the new congressional maps.<\/p>\n Going to be a long night.#FairMaps<\/a> #StandWithCarol<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/O5MbxaSeA1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Carol Alvarado (@CarolforTexas) August 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n House Democrats left the state during the first special session to deny quorum and a vote. Enough returned for quorum shortly after the second special session started, and the legislation was passed.<\/p>\n For Alvarado, this isn\u2019t the first time she\u2019s filibustered. In 2021, she stood and talked for 15 hours and six minutes to delay a vote on voting rights.<\/p>\n As far as filibuster rules in the Texas Senate, There\u2019s no eating or drinking in the Senate chamber. \u00a0The Senate member has to stand at their desk. They can\u2019t sit or lean and there will be no breaks for the bathroom. There are no filibusters in the Texas House.<\/p>\n The Senate recessed at 8:45 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.<\/p>\n RELATED: Texas Senate expected to take up controversial redistricting bill this morning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n