A Look At Texas’ Outsized Role In The U.S. Capitol Attack

By Texas Standard

Published January 7, 2021 at 8:07 AM CST

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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, front, followed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., walk from the House Chamber following a Senate procession carrying boxes holding Electoral College votes to the House Chamber for a joint session to confirm the Electoral College votes on

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Some lawmakers sheltered in their offices; others were in the House chamber when a mob entered the Capitol.