Texas governor vows to arrest absent Democrats blocking redistricting vote

Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting plan aimed at expanding GOP control in Congress. The standoff escalated as California threatened a counter-map to offset Texas gains.

Aug 6, 2025 - 00:02
Texas governor vows to arrest absent Democrats blocking redistricting vote
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vowed to arrest Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a Republican-led redistricting plan aimed at expanding GOP control in Congress. The standoff escalated as California threatened a counter-map to offset Texas gains.