The redistricting battle in Texas is intensifying, as Republican Governor Greg Abbott targets Democratic lawmakers who have left the state in protest. Their absence is preventing the Republican-controlled House from reaching a quorum to pass new redistricting legislation.
Abbott has responded with threats to either remove them from office or deploy law enforcement to bring them back. A total of 57 out of 62 Democratic representatives have left, effectively stalling the GOP’s plan by staying out of state.
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to remove quorum-breaking Texas Democrats from office
Texas House Democrats flew to Illinois to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would boost GOP clout in Washington.
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They can only “bring them back” if they are still in Texas. Outside of the state, the state troopers have no jurisdiction or authority.
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Republicans obviously have not been at a town hall meeting recently. Assuming that Reupublican voters will vote for Republican candidates will make an Ass out of someone...
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The Texas Constitution protects their right to leave. The governor can shove it.
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Tell us how it's "legal" for you, Gov. Abbott, to threaten lawmakers with a conjured felony for exercising their duty to the Constitution and their constituents to preserve elected representation while you take Dear Glorious Leader's orders to preserve minority rule.
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If Wheels is such a tough guy, why doesn't he fly his ass up to Chicago and personally bring them back?
All hat, no cattle.
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Maybe screeching "OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!" while waving a bloody axe wasn't the best opening move. Kind of shot his wad right out the gate. How does Abbott plan to follow that up after they pretty much flipped him the bird in response?
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Abbott is talking out his ass again. This is pure political theatre. They have ZERO legal authority to go to Chicago or NY and arrest Democratic leadership. Abbott's just pissed off that he was outmaneuvered. Fucking fascist asshole! www.texastribune.org/2025/08/04/t...
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Hold the line democrats in TX… don’t cave!
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No quorum, no meeting, no business. In Texas the"...presiding officer of that house and the secretary of the senate or chief clerk, as appropriate, shall attend each day until a quorum appears and is qualified."
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Isn't he a criminal adulterer? What would Jesus say?
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That isn't there best move but they don't care about other people in Texas just themselves
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thank you tx dems!
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But it’s okay for the republicans to ditch out of DC early so they don’t have to vote on the Epstein Files? Got it #HesOnTheList
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Name which ones didn’t leave.
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Which Dems stayed behind?
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1st: Make him do it.
2nd: Why is it only 57 out of 62? It should be 100% and anyone who wouldn’t or couldn’t leave the state for whatever reason does should lose their position. This is an all-hands moment and if you don’t rise to the moment, bye.
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If he was all that worried about felons, he should clean his own party’s house first.
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They could always do what Republicans did during Obama's term: Leave the state and let locals threaten violence on anybody who trespasses on their land with intent to bring them back. That was totally legal then.
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Good for them.
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Such a little man Abbott 😡😡😡😡
Bravo Dems!!!! About time they start fighting back. Other Dem states need to start redrawing their maps to get lots more seats!!! No more taking the high road. Do whatever’s necessary to stop these cheating evil losers.
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Texas Democrats are real Americans. #FascistTexas
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None of that will ever make his daddy love him. 🤷🏽
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Well, most are out of the state... just how does he plan to use law enforcement to bring them back across state lines exactly?
#FDT #FGOP
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Abbott can pound sand.
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TX Rep. Jolanda Jones is also a lawyer. She was with Gov. Hochul of NY earlier & she said it's bluster. youtu.be/X9WJdMreeZE?...
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EFF HIM! He can threaten all he wants.
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Is there a reputable link somewhere to donate to the dems in Texas to help with the fees they will be charged?
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What would be the charge?Untrespassing?Congress left early to dodge the Epstien files,what’s the rush?Meanwhile the files that contain info on pediphiles,who ruined Children’s Lives Forever,are FREE because You choose to pursue them to be?Sucks when the egg is most costly item in breakfast sandwich
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What constitutes a quorum under Texas law and rules?
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So he's threatening to send his goons (because who else would do it) to other states to kidnap people, and he thinks those goons will make it back??
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This Brit wonders whether Texas law officers have authority in other states? Perhaps what might apply in cross-border pursuits and such would not be relevant in a distant state?
Would they answer 'No Can Do'?
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SCOTUS will rule.... its up to the state. Abbott and Trump will acheive their goal in the end.
It is up to NY, Cal or Col to do the same.
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Who the hell does he think he is?! 🤬 WTAF
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They are elected officials he can’t just remove them If that’s the case then we can remove abbot and the republicans by the same means
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They went to Chicago. JB Pritzker should have his law enforcement detain or refuse entry to Abbotts law enforcement.
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One way or another the fascist dictatorship will arise, and it will rise out of Texas and spread to the rest of the nation.
But it hardly matters: no meaningful voting will exist by 2028, whatever the case.
This evil republican regime must be overthrown by any means possible.
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Texas Law enforcement has no jurisdiction out of state lol. In other words. Abbot has no power to do nothing and he is throwing a hissy fit.
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