US EditionTexas GOP looks to make California enforce arrest warrants amid redistricting battle
TEXAS, AUG 9 – Texas Republicans aim to gain up to eight House seats through mid-decade redistricting while Democrats boycott to block the effort and face civil arrest warrants, escalating partisan tensions.
- Earlier this week, the Texas House Republican majority issued civil arrest warrants to compel absent Democratic lawmakers, which carry no jail time and only civil penalties.
- The boycott began when Democratic lawmakers fled Texas to deny the two-thirds quorum, with no mention of Illinois or California and no specific end date in the source.
- To break the boycott, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to reconvene sessions until the 100-member quorum threshold is met, while House Speaker Dustin Burrows suspended direct deposits for absent lawmakers.
- In response, California and Illinois are threatening tit-for-tat redistricting if Abbott succeeds, as Democratic leaders plan retaliatory measures.
- Looking ahead, the new maps could net Republicans five more House seats in Texas and take effect before the 2026 midterm elections.
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