Texas Democrats protested Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's redistricting plan by not attending a special session, preventing a quorum. The proposed maps were designed to give the GOP an advantage in Congress. Despite threats of arrest and loss of pay, the majority of Democrats chose to remain absent. Democratic leaders, including Gene Wu, indicated a willingness to negotiate on different issues before returning. Abbott also sought to remove Wu from office through the Texas Supreme Court, enhancing tensions with potentially legal consequences for absent Democrats.
The GOP-proposed new congressional maps would give Republicans more seats in Congress, potentially allowing the GOP to keep control of the U.S. House.
Despite threats of arrest and losing pay, most Democrats did not appear for the special session, preventing the legislature from reaching a quorum.
The Texas Supreme Court received a request from Abbott to remove Gene Wu from office, with Wu required to respond by 6 p.m. ET.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton expressed willingness to take legal action against Democrats who do not return from their absence.
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