Texas plans to execute a mid-decade redistricting, aiming to create five congressional districts that favor Republicans before the 2026 midterms. This strategy is fueled by the Republican-controlled legislature's belief that red states deserve increased representation. Texas Democratic lawmakers have left the state for Illinois to prevent a quorum. Governor Abbott has issued an order for their arrest, and Lt. Governor Patrick expressed confidence that the redistricting plan will be enacted, challenging Democrats to return and engage in the legislative process.
We're gonna move it forward and, working with the speaker, whether it's this month, our special session is 30 days and ends in two weeks and we're halfway through. We're either gonna do it now, we're gonna do it in later August, we're gonna do it in September, we're gonna do it in October. Whatever it takes, Sean, whatever it takes, we're going to get it done.
I challenge them. Come back and do the right thing. Don't run and hide because you've lost touch with the voters. Their problem is they've lost the minds of their voters, who are moving towards the Republican Party all over the country.
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