Texas political turmoil intensifies over redistricting and lawmaker absences
TL;DR
Texas Democratic legislators have historically used walkouts and quorum breaks to oppose legislation, including recent efforts to prevent redistricting, with the latest walkout lasting 38 days and involving legal and political confrontations, reflecting a long-standing tactic in Texas politics.
- Texas lawmakers have walked out even before current redistricting battle ABC News
- Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office Houston Public Media
- Trump and Johnson face escalating GOP revolt on redistricting Axios
- Democrats draw up plans to retaliate if Republicans gerrymander Texas — but they face legal hurdles NBC News
- Trump: FBI 'may have to' help Texas round up AWOL Democrat lawmakers Fox News
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