Texas Democrats Leave State to Stop Republicans' Redistricting PlanThe walkout was a sharp escalation in the clash over a redistricting effort. Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove the lawmakers who left their posts if they did not return by Monday.
Source: Texas Democrats Leave State to Stop Republicans' Redistricting Plan (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/03/us/texas-democrats-walkout-redistricting-map-gop.html)