Texas Democrats Leave the State to Prevent Redistricting Vote

The exodus could expose the Lone Star State lawmakers to fines, and other penalties—including the possibility of arrest.
Texas Democrats Leave the State to Prevent Redistricting Vote
The Texas State Capitol in Austin on Sept. 5, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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Democratic lawmakers left the state of Texas on Aug. 3 in a dramatic escalation meant to block the consideration of a bill to redraw the state’s congressional maps, intended to increase Republicans’ hold on the lower chamber.

“This is not a decision we make lightly, but it is one we make with absolute moral clarity,” said Gene Wu, chair of the House Democratic Caucus, in a statement.

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Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.