Standoff in the Lone Star State: Texas Democrats Flee State to Block Redistricting Vote, Face Legal Threats from Governor Abbott
In a bold political maneuver, a large group of Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a contentious redistricting vote, triggering a fierce response from Republican Governor Greg Abbott. The governor, outraged by the lawmakers’ departure, issued a stern ultimatum: return to the Texas Capitol by Monday afternoon or face legal and political consequences—including possible arrest and expulsion from office.