Texas Governor Greg Abbott Takes Action Against Fleeing House Democrats
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken action against House Democrats who fled the state to avoid a vote on redrawing the congressional map. Abbott criticized the Democrats for abandoning their responsibilities and jeopardizing important legislation for flood victims and property tax relief. Speaker Dustin Burrows has called for the return of the House members and authorized warrants to compel their presence. The Texas Department of Public Safety has been instructed to locate, arrest, and return any missing Democrat House members to the Capitol. This situation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.