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FBI Agrees to Aid Search for Texas Democrats Who Fled Redistricting Session

On August 7, 2025, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that the FBI will collaborate with Texas authorities to track down Democratic legislators who left the state to prevent a redistricting vote.
The lawmakers absconded starting August 3, 2025, to break quorum and stall redistricting, prompting Governor Greg Abbott to file a lawsuit seeking to remove House Democratic leader Gene Wu.
Abbott and Attorney General Paxton have threatened legal measures, such as declaring seats vacant and pursuing arrests, but political experts note that the governor does not have sole power to immediately expel absent lawmakers.
Senator Cornyn expressed his appreciation that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his appeal for federal support to help state and local authorities track down Texas House Democrats who have fled, stressing the importance of holding these legislators accountable for their responsibilities.
The standoff complicates the special legislative session as Democrats remain out of state, and Abbott vows to keep calling sessions until redistricting maps pass, signaling ongoing political conflict and legal challenges.

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