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American Focus > Blog > Politics > BREAKING: Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Congressional Redistricting – AG Paxton Calls For Their Arrest |
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BREAKING: Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Congressional Redistricting – AG Paxton Calls For Their Arrest |

Last updated: August 3, 2025 2:30 pm
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Texas Democrats Flee to Block GOP Redistricting Efforts

In a dramatic political maneuver, Texas Democrats have left the state to prevent Republicans from convening a special legislative session aimed at solidifying a contentious redistricting plan set to take place on Sunday.

Reports indicate that these Democrats have sought refuge in Illinois, effectively breaking quorum and stalling the Texas House from proceeding with the scheduled vote during this special session.

The proposed congressional map is projected to secure five additional seats for the GOP, a move that raises eyebrows in terms of fair representation.

According to Politico:

A significant number of Texas Democrats are planning to abscond from the state amidst a Sunday afternoon special session, aiming to thwart a mid-decade redistricting initiative perceived as a power grab orchestrated by former President Donald Trump, as two sources familiar with the situation revealed.

This marks the second instance of quorum-breaking since 2021, as the party seeks to counteract aggressive Republican strategies that aim to bolster their congressional dominance by creating five new Republican-friendly districts.

Four years prior, Texas Governor Greg Abbott made headlines by calling for the arrest of any lawmakers who attempted to flee upon their return to Texas.

This latest political drama is poised to ignite a nationwide redistricting arms race, potentially reshaping the landscape for the 2026 midterm elections.

Texas State Representative James Talarico expressed pride in his actions, stating, “My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.” In a video shared on social media platform X, he added, “Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first, he’ll have to come through us.”

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My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.

Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.

It’s time to fight back. pic.twitter.com/xOshwmy2eA

— James Talarico (@jamestalarico) August 3, 2025

In response, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the apprehension of these fleeing lawmakers. He stated, “Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately.” Paxton emphasized, “We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.”

Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately.

We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.

— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) August 3, 2025

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