Sen. John Cornyn calls on the FBI to assist in finding Texas Democrats who left the state to delay redistricting.
Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) took steps on Tuesday to collaborate with the FBI in locating and investigating several Texas Democrats who have left the state, aiming to disrupt Republican-led changes to district boundaries. In light of the upcoming challenge to the Senate seat currently held by Attorney General Ken Paxton, Cornyn made a formal request […]
Packers’ Jordan Love reveals he nearly left football following his father’s death by suicide
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love shared his early experiences with football in a recent article he penned for the Player Tribune. Love revealed that he had considered quitting the sport at just 14 years old. This period was particularly challenging for him, as it followed the tragic suicide of his father after his freshman […]
These are the Texas House Democrats who left the session.
Austin – On Sunday, at least 51 Democratic representatives from the Texas House of Representatives departed Texas to block a vote scheduled for Monday on a redrawn congressional district map. The current Democratic count for Tuesday’s session is 54 members, which is two short of the 56 needed to maintain a quorum, down from 62 […]
What Texas Democrats are saying now that arrest warrants have been issued for those who left the state
A group of Democrats who left Texas to avoid a quorum during a special session at the Capitol is prepared to face any consequences that may arise from their absence. On Monday, authorities issued a warrant for the lawmakers who remain outside Texas. In addition to potential fines, these absent legislators could also be subject […]
Cornyn urges the FBI to assist Texas in returning Democrats who left the state
Cornyn Calls for FBI Assistance Amid Legislative Controversy in Texas Texas Senator John Cornyn is pushing for FBI involvement as tensions rise in the state legislature. Following a decision by some Democrats to leave the state in an effort to halt progress on a new Congressional map, Cornyn reached out to the agency for support. […]
Ken Paxton Outlines Strategy to Punish Democrats Who Left Texas to Avoid Redistricting Vote
Texas AG Ken Paxton Comments on Democrats Fleeing to Avoid Votes On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed his belief that Democrats are trying to evade voting in their districts concerning the “final results” of a matter discussed on Fox Business. There have been reports about Democrats escaping to states like Illinois to block […]
Texas Democrats who left to block Republican redistricting may face expulsion and criminal charges, Abbott says
Texas Legislature Tensions Rise Over Absentee Democrats With a 4 PM deadline looming, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows declared he would initiate an arrest warrant for Democrats who are absent. Shortly after, Governor Greg Abbott urged the Texas Department of Public Safety to take action against what he referred to as “democrats in the late […]
Abbott instructs the arrest of Democrats who left Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has ordered the arrest of Democrats who left the state, claiming it was an attempt to block a new congressional map that may favor Republicans next year. “Texas House Democrats have abandoned their responsibilities to Texans,” Abbott stated. “By leaving the state, they are impeding critical laws aimed at helping […]
Democrats who left Texas to avoid Republican redistricting may face expulsion and criminal charges, according to Abbott.
With the 4 PM deadline behind him, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows stated today that he is prepared to sign an arrest warrant for the Democrats who have not shown up. This move comes after the absent Democrats returned to Texas on Monday, thus failing to approve the quorum needed to block the GOP’s attempt […]
Texas lawmakers who left to prevent GOP redistricting might face expulsion and criminal charges: Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Threatens Democrats Over Legislative Quorum Governor Greg Abbott is warning that he may take action against the Texas Democrats who have left the state to disrupt legislative processes. This move is aimed at preventing Republicans from proceeding with plans to redraw the district maps in the state’s Capitol. Most Democrats in […]