US EditionTexas Dems Know They Can't Block Map Forever. So What’s Next?
Governor Abbott alleges Texas Democrats were promised money to break quorum, prompting a felony bribery investigation as lawmakers plan to return for a second special session.
- Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a quorum and delay GOP redistricting efforts, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to plan a second special legislative session.
- The Democrats issued conditions for their return while facing arrest warrants and potential felony bribery charges tied to alleged unlawful fundraising to break quorum.
- Republicans hold a 5-2 majority on the Texas Supreme Court after flipping two seats in 2022 and aim to add five congressional seats with a new GOP-backed map.
- Abbott mentioned that some individuals have been linked to offering money to lawmakers who break quorum, noting that 88 Republicans are prepared to proceed with legislation but require the attendance of 12 Democrats.
- The Democrats’ absence strains their caucus with daily fines and legal pressure, but experts expect Republicans will eventually pass their redistricting maps and solidify power.
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Texas Dems know they can't block map forever. So what’s next?
Texas Democrats who fled the state to block the approval of a new congressional map say they will soon release their demands for an inevitable second special legislative session. The lawmakers could return to Texas from Illinois as early as this weekend. Republicans in the legislature are expected to end the current legislative session on Friday. Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, is expected to immediately call for another. “It would be naive to …
Returning Texas Dems could get welcome home gift: Felony bribery charges · American Wire News
Texas Democrats who sought protection in one of America’s most corrupt states could be in for a rude awakening. The Democrats who are protesting the redistricting of Texas are reportedly planning to return before a second special legislative session, and they may be facing bribery charges when they do. “There had been some identification of some people paying for it,” Republican Governor Greg Abbott told Fox News Digital. “I’ve got to tell you, …
Democrats Headed Back to Texas, “Mission Accomplished”
Texas Democrats are reportedly headed back to Austin, prepared to hand Republicans five congressional seats in redistricting. Their return ends the party’s insurrection against democracy and its fight to preserve racially gerrymandered maps that experts say have given them an unfair advantage for decades.Did anyone actually think they’d risk their benefits for something this dumb?ABC 13:AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13 has confirmed with multiple s…
'Darkest moments': NC's stunning lesson spurs stark warning for Texas Dems
GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Texas GOP’s hugely controversial push to draw five new U.S. House seats, thereby ejecting Democrats and protecting the Republican majority in Congress ahead of the 2026 midterms, has lit up national media amid high drama as Lone Star Democrats flee the state and GOP leaders de...
While defining a plan to return to their state, Texas House of Representatives state Democratic legislators agreed not to return to Texan territory until the end of the first special session called by Governor Greg Abbott to redraw electoral districts.Read more]]>
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