US EditionTexas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout
TEXAS, AUG 11 – Democrats have fled Texas to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan that could create five new GOP seats, prolonging a political stalemate into its third week.
- Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows halted direct deposit payments for absent Democratic representatives who left the state to prevent votes on redistricting.
- Lawmakers left the state in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s call for an extraordinary session focused on revising the congressional district boundaries, a move that could add five new Republican seats.
- Republicans deployed officers statewide to locate missing members, established a tip line, approved fines and arrest warrants, while Abbott sought to remove Rep. Gene Wu.
- Abbott labeled the walkout 'abandonment of office,' Wu called it 'fulfillment of his oath,' and Burrows said absentees would pay costs they caused.
- This ongoing standoff halts legislative activity, may shape future election power, and signals a precedent for political protest and legislative control.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll extend the standoff over redistricting for as long as necessary. The Republican effort is being pushed by President Trump and Abbott, who called a special session. Democrats have called foul, and they’re trying to run out the clock by staying out of state. Stephanie Sy discussed more with the GOP lawmaker central to the debate, state Rep. Carl Tepper.
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