Texas legislators voted 85-6 on Monday to pass a motion to issue arrest warrants for the Democrat lawmakers who fled to Illinois to block GOP redistricting efforts.
“Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty and are holding flood relief and property tax cuts hostage,” Abbott said.
“I ordered Texas DPS to arrest and return every derelict House Democrat to the Texas Capitol,” Abbott added.
On Monday afternoon, Texas House lawmakers locked the doors and voted to issue arrest warrants.
WATCH:
Chamber doors have been locked and House lawmakers have passed a motion to issue arrest warrants for Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state. pic.twitter.com/a34N9jiLpC
— Daniel Perreault (@DPerreaultTV) August 4, 2025
Later Monday, Governor Greg Abbot ordered the Texas DPS to arrest and return every House Democrat who fled to Illinois.
Full statement from Abbott:
Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty and are holding flood relief and property tax cuts hostage.
I ordered Texas DPS to arrest and return every derelict House Democrat to the Texas Capitol.
This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrats are accounted for.
Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty and are holding flood relief and property tax cuts hostage.
I ordered Texas DPS to arrest and return every derelict House Democrat to the Texas Capitol.
This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrats are accounted for. pic.twitter.com/A87u2JxYU7
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 4, 2025
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