Texas Governor Orders Arrest of Fleeing Democrats | JQJO

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic House members who left the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan. Democrats' absence prevents a quorum, halting votes on redrawing congressional maps designed to favor Republicans. Abbott cited "dereliction of duty" and issued an order to bring the absent members back to the Texas Capitol. The move comes after the Republican-controlled House issued civil arrest warrants.