Texas Governor Threatens to Remove Democrats Who Left State over Trump-Backed Redistricting

Texas governor asks court to remove House Democratic leader from office over walkout

AUSTIN, Texas -- Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the state's highest court to remove the Democratic House leader from office, escalating efforts to end the holdout that is blocking redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump.

Texas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled Trump-backed gerrymander stoush

In one of the many US states where partisan gerrymandering is the norm, Democratic lawmakers left Texas to avoid debate on a proposed electoral map. So Republicans issued warrants.

Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?

Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."

Texas Gov. Abbott orders arrest of Democrats who skipped town to avoid redistricting vote

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state authorities Monday to arrest dozens of House Democrats who fled to Illinois rather than stay for a vote on redrawing the state's congressional map.

Texas Republicans vote to arrest Democrats stalling redistricting vote

The Democrats facing arrest have fled to block a vote that could sway the balance of power in Washington.

Texas governor issues threat as Democrats leave in protest

Democratic state legislators in Texas have said a Trump-backed redistricting plan is an attempt to "rig the 2026 election." Trump said the plan could add five Republicans to the House of Representatives.