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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Texas House Democrats flew to Illinois to block Republicans from passing a new congressional map that would boost GOP clout in Washington.

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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