Abbott threatens Texas Democrats with removal of office if they don’t return by Monday

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) pressured the more than 50 Texas Democrats who have fled the state in protest of a new congressional map proposal to return for the full House vote on Monday, or else face removal of office.

Abbott’s threat comes after 51 Texas Democratic lawmakers flew to Chicago on Sunday in order to break quorum, all but derailing the 3 p.m. Monday vote on a new congressional map that includes five redrawn districts designed to favor Republicans. The mass exodus was brokered by Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL), who is now offering the state lawmakers any logistical assistance they need as most plan to stay in the Windy City for the next week.

In a statement on Sunday night, Abbott was firm that the Texas Democrats must

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