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Texas, Greg Abbott and Democrats

CBS News on MSN · 4h

Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?

Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 1h

Decamped in Illinois, Texas Democrats say they will not back down from redistricting fight

Texas Democrats in Illinois responded to threats Monday from Gov. Greg Abbott and said that they were prepared to escalate a redistricting fight.

Texas Dems on the Lam Call BS on Abbott’s Order to Hunt Them Down

Republican Governor Greg Abbott has demanded that Democratic Party state lawmakers who fled the state be arrested. But the runaway representatives told the Daily Beast that Abbott does not have the power to back up his threat.

Texas, Democrats and Republicans

CBS News on MSN · 6h

Texas Democratic legislators flee state to protest GOP redistricting plan; Republicans vote on arrest warrants

Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.

World Socialist Web Site · 1h

Texas Republicans issue civil arrest warrants, as Democrats flee to block Trump-backed gerrymander

Over 50 Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state Sunday night, denying the House a quorum and temporarily blocking a Republican redistricting plan aimed at eliminating five Democratic-held seats.

The Washington Post · 3h

Texas House Republicans vote to issue civil arrest warrants for fleeing Democrats

The Texas state House reconvened Monday without dozens of Democrats who left the state to try to stop the GOP from moving ahead with enacting a new congressional map that would give them five more safe seats.

Texas, Trump and Democrats

The Associated Press on MSN · 59m

Texas Democrats prevent vote, for now, on Trump-backed congressional map

The Republican-dominated House quickly issued civil arrest warrants for absent Democrats and Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state troopers to help find and arrest them.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Texas Democrats Arrive in Illinois to Block Vote Back Home on Redrawn House Maps Sought by Trump

Texas Democrats have left the state in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seat

Democratic and Republican Texas lawmakers discuss new GOP congressional map

Texas Democrats have left the state legislature without enough lawmakers to function as Republicans look to impose a new congressional map favorable to the GOP. Democratic State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and Republican State Rep.

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Texas Republicans lash out at Democrats who fled state amid redistricting fight

CONGRESSIONAL RECESS: Members of Congress have headed home for their summer recess. Several lawmakers are holding town halls ...

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DNC Chairman Ken Martin: "This Is Not The Democratic Party Of Your Grandfather," "We're Bringing A Knife To A Knife Fight"

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin told CNN host Phil Mattingly that President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott ...

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California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning ...

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Trump administration live updates: Texas Republicans lash out at Democrats who fled state amid redistricting fight

Two victims of Jeffrey Epstein, the late convicted sex offender, ripped the federal government for appearing to be more ...

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Gov. Hochul: If Texas Republicans "Rig" 2026 Election With "Legal Insurrection," New York Will "Do The Same"

Gov. Kathy Hochul, hosting Texas Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and avoid voting on a rare mid-decade ...

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