What Texas Dems are now saying after arrest warrants were issued for fleeing the state

The Democrats who fled Texas to deny a quorum for the Texas state House to proceed with its special session say they are willing to face the consequences for their unexcused absence.

On Monday, with the state legislators having not returned to Texas, a motion was passed to issue arrest warrants for the absent members. The out-of-state lawmakers are also facing fines and investigations to see if bribery charges can be brought against them.

‘Perhaps we can reach, you know, an agreement to not do this.’

“We‘re here in Illinois, correct, and we plan to stay as long as it takes. You‘ve just heard that the special session lasts until August 19th. That‘s the very least time that we expect to be out here,” state Rep. Lulu Flores

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