US EditionFriday deadline for Democrats to return to Texas approaches
TEXAS, AUG 8 – Over 50 Texas Democrats fled to block a GOP plan that would add five Republican seats, facing fines of $500 per day and legal efforts to force their return, officials said.
- On Friday, Texas Democrats prepare to break quorum again as the Texas House is set to meet at 1pm, blocking redistricting votes.
- On Aug. 3, Gov. Greg Abbott called a 30-day special session at the behest of President Trump to redraw maps, prompting at least 50 House Democrats to leave Texas.
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he is willing to take other Democrats to court, as they face $500-per-day fines and threats of removal from roles.
- With Democrats planning to stay away until Aug. 19, House Republicans will try to vote on GOP-proposed congressional maps.
- Democratic leaders in other states have rallied behind the ballot blockade, with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker claiming to provide refuge and praising their fight against gerrymandering.
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Showdown: Texas House Fails to Reach Quorum Again in Ongoing Protest by State Democrats-House Speaker Announces INCREASED Punishments
Last week, Texas Democrats fled the state to block the Republicans in the legislature from holding a special session and to block a redistricting vote.
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THE WORD OF THE LORD: Legislative Duty vs. Political Maneuvering in Texas [LISTEN]
On this week’s The Word of the Lord podcast, host Jeffrey Lord talks about Texas Democrats’ dereliction of duty as they flee to Illinois in an effort to prevent a quorum and disrupt a redistricting vote. “All this craziness coming from Texas Democrats in the state makes things crystal clear: for Texas Democrats, it’s all about the power, stupid. And if they can’t win elections to get that power, then they’re going to take their ball and go to Il…
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