Can Texas Governor Greg Abbott remove Texas House seats?
Austin (Nexstar) – Texas’s legislative process hit a standstill on Monday as over 50 Democrats left the state, effectively blocking 100 members from attending. Their objective? Stopping the redistricting of Congressional seats in Texas, a move that could potentially shift five seats from Democratic to Republican control, as President Trump aims to influence this redirection. […]
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 […]
California Democrats weigh cutting 5 Republican U.S. House seats to respond to Texas.
California Democrats Consider Rezoning Plan Impacting GOP Representation California Democrats are weighing a rezoning initiative that might significantly decrease the number of Republican representatives in the state’s Congressional delegation, potentially affecting up to five GOP-held seats. This effort aims to bolster Democratic incumbents in key battleground districts. Interestingly, this move seems to directly counter Texas […]
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. […]
Texas Democrat on risk of arrest and fines: ‘I’m willing to pay that cost for America’
A Texas Democrat who recently left the state with over 50 others to prevent Republicans from advancing their agenda spoke about facing potential fines and the threat of arrest. “I’m willing to pay the price for America,” stated Texas Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. (D) at a press conference in Illinois, where he serves as chairman […]
Texas lawmaker compels CNN to display instances of Democratic gerrymandering: ‘I’m truly honored’
Texas Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midrothian) defended the state’s actions to redraw congressional maps during a CNN interview. He highlighted that other states, particularly those led by Democrats, have engaged in questionable gerrymandering practices. “You even acknowledged it, as CNN’s Cate Lancolins noted—Texas is taking action instead of waiting for the next census,” he remarked. “What […]
“It’s just a matter of time”: AG Paxton discusses the future of absentee Texas Democrats with Glenn Beck
On Sunday, Texas House Democrats left for Illinois and other Democratic-leaning states in an effort to block a rezoning plan. This plan could potentially give the GOP an additional five Congressional seats ahead of the midterm elections. Governor Greg Abbott issued a warning to the absent lawmakers, stating they needed to return to Texas by […]
Appeals court maintains Texas voter ID requirements for mail ballots, stating they are ‘not secure’
On Monday, Texas scored a legal victory when a federal appeals court upheld a state law mandating that mail-in ballots must include either a state ID number or a partial Social Security number. This ruling, made by a panel of three judges, overturned a previous district court decision, concluding that the law does not violate […]
Trump claims GOP deserves five additional House seats in Texas
President Trump recently stated that it’s essential for Republicans to secure five additional House seats in Texas. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Trump pointed out that other Democratic states, including California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, have already gerrymandered their districts, which has resulted in Republicans holding fewer congressional seats compared to the voter turnout […]