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Sen. Cornyn Urges FBI Director to Help Bring Back Texas Democrats Who Left State

Last updated: August 8, 2025 7:45 am
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This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Sen. Cornyn Urges FBI Director to Help Bring Back Texas Democrats Who Left State

Political Standoff in Texas: The FBI’s Role?

In a dramatic twist to the ongoing political saga in Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) has formally requested that the FBI intervene to help locate state House Democrats who absconded from Texas to obstruct a Republican-led congressional redistricting effort. This unusual plea has prompted former President Donald Trump to suggest that federal intervention may indeed be necessary.

In a letter addressed to FBI Director Kash Patel, Cornyn urged the agency to “take any appropriate steps” to assist Texas law enforcement in tracking down these Democrats, framing their actions as potentially criminal. The exodus was a strategic move to prevent the GOP from advancing their redistricting map, which the Democrats claim is an unlawful power play.

Dozens of these legislators have sought refuge in states like Illinois and New York, effectively paralyzing the Texas House. In retaliation, the remaining Republican representatives moved to issue civil arrest warrants against their Democratic colleagues, with Governor Greg Abbott ordering their arrest later that day.

“I request the FBI’s assistance, as federal resources are necessary to locate the out-of-state Texas legislators who are potentially acting in violation of the law,” Cornyn asserted in his letter, suggesting that this situation could warrant federal attention due to crossing state lines to evade legislative duties.

Concerns of Corruption and Abandonment

As the political chess game unfolds, Cornyn, who is eyeing reelection in the 2026 midterms, expressed anxiety that the fleeing legislators might have received funds to facilitate their escape from their legislative responsibilities, hinting at possible bribery or public corruption.

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During a news conference, Trump was asked if the FBI could step in, to which he replied, “They may have to.” This comment underscores the gravity of the situation, where political tactics are being framed within the context of law enforcement.

Governor Abbott pointed to a legal opinion from the state’s Attorney General, suggesting that district courts could declare these legislators to have forfeited their offices due to “abandonment.” This potential legal maneuver could allow Abbott to fill vacancies swiftly. However, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, also a candidate for Cornyn’s Senate seat, acknowledged to podcast host Benny Johnson that prosecuting these Democrats would pose significant challenges, especially in districts less favorable to Republicans.

Redistricting: The Root of the Conflict

The Democratic legislators fled after Republican counterparts proposed a congressional redistricting map, which the former argue constitutes an illegal power grab. Abbott has justified the need for redistricting by citing constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Justice Department regarding four Democrat-controlled districts. A letter from Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon and her deputy outlined concerns that these districts may violate the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment by creating unconstitutional “coalition districts.”

Some Democrats have dismissed the threats of arrest and prosecution as baseless. “He’s trying to get sound bites and he has no legal mechanism,” remarked Democratic state Rep. Jolanda Jones during a briefing in New York.

A Broader Political Landscape

The political tension surrounding this standoff has attracted the attention of other governors as well. California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed that the Democratic-led legislature would “fight fire with fire” by implementing similar redistricting measures in response to Texas’ maneuvers.

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While Cornyn’s letter to Patel did not specifically address the redistricting issue, he emphasized the necessity for legislation to tackle recent flooding disasters in Texas. “These legislators have committed potential criminal acts in their rush to avoid their constitutional responsibilities and must be fully investigated and held accountable,” he concluded, urging the FBI to collaborate with Texas officials for the necessary support.

Kimberly Hayek and Reuters contributed to this report.

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