Texas AG: Prosecuting Democrats Who Left State Will Be a ‘Challenge’

‘We’d have to go sue in every legislator’s home district,' Paxton said.
Texas AG: Prosecuting Democrats Who Left State Will Be a ‘Challenge’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a news conference in Dallas on June 22, 2017. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said that prosecuting Democratic state House members who left the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting plan will not be easy.

Democrats on Monday prevented the state House of Representatives from moving forward with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump to shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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