My Democratic colleagues and I just left the state of Texas to break quorum and stop Trump’s redistricting power grab.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
Trump is trying to rig the midterm elections right before our eyes. But first he’ll have to come through us.
It’s time to fight back.
This is the rot at the core of our broken political system.
- James Talarico, Texas State Representative (D)
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This is the rot at the core of our broken political system.
- James Talarico, Texas State Representative (D)
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Donald Trump is trying to rig the next election.
He told Republicans to redraw the political maps in Texas to give himself 5 more seats and protect his majority in Congress.
He told Republicans to redraw the political maps in Texas to give himself 5 more seats and protect his majority in Congress.
Texas Democrats have left the state and broken quorum, preventing a vote on a Republican gerrymander.
- FactPost
This is the official rapid response page of the Democratic Party, holding Trump and MAGA extremists accountable.
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- FactPost
This is the official rapid response page of the Democratic Party, holding Trump and MAGA extremists accountable.
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Governor Abbott Statement On House Democratic Quorum Break [03AUG2025]
__ outlining the legal consequences that House Democrat members face for breaking quorum, including the potential loss of their seats and felony violations
-gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
__ outlining the legal consequences that House Democrat members face for breaking quorum, including the potential loss of their seats and felony violations
-gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
Quorum Break Statement [03AUG2025]
from Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
- gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
from Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas
- gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
Gov. @GregAbbott_TX says he will REMOVE FROM OFFICE any Democrat who abandons their duty and REFUSES to show up by 3pm CT on August 4th
- Nick Sortor
- On-scene covering stories MSM won’t.
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- Nick Sortor
- On-scene covering stories MSM won’t.
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@GregAbbott_TX It seems to me that the only way some of the fleeing Democrats can avoid bribery charges is to not break quorum.
It seems that would eliminate any potential quid pro quo connected to any payment they received to deny a quorum and skip a vote.
- Greg Abbott Texas Governor
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It seems that would eliminate any potential quid pro quo connected to any payment they received to deny a quorum and skip a vote.
- Greg Abbott Texas Governor
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@GregAbbott_TX Breaking Quorum is an exceptional and extraordinary act of last resort.
- Ann Johnson Representative for Texas House (D)
[NOTE: It is also a good way to stop a vote. They must not allow voting to take place.]
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- Ann Johnson Representative for Texas House (D)
[NOTE: It is also a good way to stop a vote. They must not allow voting to take place.]
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Donald Trump is trying to cheat the system in Texas, but these Democratic legislators refuse to let it happen without a fight.
Their fight is our fight. I’m proud to stand side-by-side with them as they protect their constituents.
- JB Pritzker - Governor of Illinois
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Their fight is our fight. I’m proud to stand side-by-side with them as they protect their constituents.
- JB Pritzker - Governor of Illinois
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@GregAbbott_TX Texas House Democrats speak in Illinois, joined by Governor JB Pritzker, to announce quorum break to stop Republican power grab.
[Texan Politicians speaking to their constituents in Illinois, guests of JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois]
-youtube.com/live/QusI51hrF…
[Texan Politicians speaking to their constituents in Illinois, guests of JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois]
-youtube.com/live/QusI51hrF…
@GregAbbott_TX Pritzker __ announced that the Chicago Hyatt Hotel, that he owns, will provide free rooms to Texas Democrats who have fled the stat
- Lovable Liberal and his Old English sheepdog
[NOTE: Are they roughing it like true Texans at the Hyatt in Illinois for free?]
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- Lovable Liberal and his Old English sheepdog
[NOTE: Are they roughing it like true Texans at the Hyatt in Illinois for free?]
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Flood preparation and recovery bills are our top priorities.
- Gov Greg Abbott
[NOTE: This is going on while the Texan Governor works on flood preparation and recovery]
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- Gov Greg Abbott
[NOTE: This is going on while the Texan Governor works on flood preparation and recovery]
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@GregAbbott_TX Texans don’t run from a fight—they face it head on.
These Texas Democrats that fled the state are not serving Texans. They are serving themselves.
They forfeited their seats and are facing potential felony charges.
These Texas Democrats that fled the state are not serving Texans. They are serving themselves.
They forfeited their seats and are facing potential felony charges.
@GregAbbott_TX Governor Abbott Orders Texas Department Of Public Safety To Arrest Delinquent House Democrats
- gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
- gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
@GregAbbott_TX Governor Abbott Directs Texas Rangers To Investigate Delinquent Texas House Democrats
- gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
- gov.texas.gov/news/post/gove…
Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty and are holding flood relief and property tax cuts hostage.
Directed the Texas Rangers to investigate fleeing House Democrats for potential violations of Texas law.
- Greg Abbott - Governor of Texas
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Directed the Texas Rangers to investigate fleeing House Democrats for potential violations of Texas law.
- Greg Abbott - Governor of Texas
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@GregAbbott_TX Attorney General Ken Paxton Releases Statement Regarding Rogue Democrat Lawmakers Who Fled Texas to Break Quorum [04AUG2025]
In 2021 __ Texas Supreme Court ruling that held that the House could arrest absent members to secure their presence and establish a quorum.
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In 2021 __ Texas Supreme Court ruling that held that the House could arrest absent members to secure their presence and establish a quorum.
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@GregAbbott_TX 210-667
Two-thirds of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide
- J. Blacklock
- txcourts.gov/media/1452658/…
Two-thirds of each House shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each House may provide
- J. Blacklock
- txcourts.gov/media/1452658/…
Attorney General Ken Paxton Requests Rehearing at Fifth Circuit to Defend Texas’s Ability to Arrest and Punish Illegal Aliens
24-50149
Petition for Rehearing En Banc
-texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/…
24-50149
Petition for Rehearing En Banc
-texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/…
@GregAbbott_TX Thank you @JBPritzker for welcoming me and my fellow Texas Democrats to the great state of Illinois!
It’s been an honor working with so many incredible Democrats across the county to stop Trump’s Takeover.
- State Representative Ron Reynolds (D)
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It’s been an honor working with so many incredible Democrats across the county to stop Trump’s Takeover.
- State Representative Ron Reynolds (D)
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker Republicans know they’ll lose in the midterms if they don't rig the system.
That’s exactly what’s happening in Texas.
I won’t tolerate it.
- Ken Martin
- Chair of @TheDemocrats | Proud Minnesotan
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That’s exactly what’s happening in Texas.
I won’t tolerate it.
- Ken Martin
- Chair of @TheDemocrats | Proud Minnesotan
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Over 130 Texans died in the July 4th floods.
Republicans responded with zero flood relief bills — and a mid-decade redistricting scheme to help Trump cling to power.
That’s not governing. That’s exploitation.
Republicans responded with zero flood relief bills — and a mid-decade redistricting scheme to help Trump cling to power.
That’s not governing. That’s exploitation.
We broke quorum because Texans deserve better.
- Rep. John Bucy III TX (D)
Governor Gregg Abbott works for Texas on Flood preparation and recovery bills. Democrats flee the state.
- Peter Labrie
[NOTE: Democrats cannot see the bills in the Illinois Hyatt Hotel]
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- Rep. John Bucy III TX (D)
Governor Gregg Abbott works for Texas on Flood preparation and recovery bills. Democrats flee the state.
- Peter Labrie
[NOTE: Democrats cannot see the bills in the Illinois Hyatt Hotel]
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Texas Democrats abandoned their duties and fled to blue states with gross gerrymandering that has distorted our country's politics.
That must change.
In Texas, we’ll make sure voters can elect the candidate of their choice.
That must change.
In Texas, we’ll make sure voters can elect the candidate of their choice.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Will Seek Judicial Orders Declaring that Runaway Democrats Who Abandon Their Legislative Duties Vacated Their Office
- Ken Paxton, Attorney General
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- Ken Paxton, Attorney General
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Gov. Greg Abbott today filed an emergency petition in the Supreme Court of Texas seeking to remove from office Texas State Representative Gene Wu, the ringleader of the derelict Democrats who fled the state to break quorum.
- Governor Greg Abbott
-gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
- Governor Greg Abbott
-gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/…
Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Action in the Texas Supreme Court Against Runaway Democrat Who Abandoned Office to Break Quorum
OAG Letter to SCOTEX re Quorum Breaking
-texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/…
OAG Letter to SCOTEX re Quorum Breaking
-texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/…
To be clear, the lawsuit I filed today seeks relief directly from the Supreme Court based on authority of the Texas Constitution, Section 22 of the Government Code & Supreme Court precedent.
- Governor Greg Abbott
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- Governor Greg Abbott
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Greg Abbott threatens arrest as Texas Democrats flee the state to block GOP bills, sparking talk of civil war and political exile.
Texas Constitution and Statutes
The Legislature shall meet every two years at such time as may be provided by law and at other times when convened by the Governor.
-statutes.capitol.texas.gov
The Legislature shall meet every two years at such time as may be provided by law and at other times when convened by the Governor.
-statutes.capitol.texas.gov
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats This ain’t just a Texas problem, it’s a national problem. They’re stealing seats to keep power, and that’s how we ended up with Speaker Johnson instead of Speaker Jeffries.
- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D)
[NOTE: Their problem is that Texans voted Republican]
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- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D)
[NOTE: Their problem is that Texans voted Republican]
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats We should have the House right now. Let me say it again: we should have the House.
[NOTE: The people of Texas are wrong. The Democrats should have the House.]
[NOTE: The people of Texas are wrong. The Democrats should have the House.]
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Fleeing the state to avoid doing the job voters elected you to do? That’s not leadership.
The derelict Democrats will face consequences.
[NOTE: Are Texas Democrats going to return to Texas?]
The derelict Democrats will face consequences.
[NOTE: Are Texas Democrats going to return to Texas?]
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats President Trump SHUTS DOWN the argument that if Republicans redistrict Texas, DEMOCRATS will redistrict other states
- Nick Sortor
- On-scene covering stories MSM won’t.
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- Nick Sortor
- On-scene covering stories MSM won’t.
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats "THEY'LL DO IT ANYWAY!"
"The Democrats have done it long before we started. They've done it all over the place!"
THAT'S the spirit. PLAY HARDBALL!
"The Democrats have done it long before we started. They've done it all over the place!"
THAT'S the spirit. PLAY HARDBALL!
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Derelict House Democrats abandoned their duty and Texans when they fled the state.
Make no mistake: they will be found and brought back by Texas DPS.
Make no mistake: they will be found and brought back by Texas DPS.
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Governor Abbott Talks Redistricting Fight On Fox News’ The Will Cain Show
>> Full Interview <<
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>> Full Interview <<
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Investigation into Beto O'Rourke's Radical Group for Unlawfully Funding Runaway Democrats
“Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe will be held accountable,” said Attorney General Paxton.
- Ken Paxton AG TX
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“Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe will be held accountable,” said Attorney General Paxton.
- Ken Paxton AG TX
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats These Texas Democrats are fighting not just for Texans but for each and every single one of us. We must have their backs for as long as it takes.
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- former U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district
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@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Democrats have amped up the hyperbole to stratospheric levels and thrown the rhetorical kitchen sink at redistricting effort in Texas.
< Compilation of them >
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Here's Beto O’Rourke
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Here's Beto O’Rourke
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BREAKING: I just launched an investigation into Beto O'Rourke's radical group for unlawfully funding runaway Democrats.
Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe will be held accountable.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Any Democrat coward breaking the law by taking a Beto Bribe will be held accountable.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Paxton launches investigation into Beto O'Rourke's political group for funding Democrats who left state
The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.
-texastribune.org/2025/08/06/ken…
The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave the state.
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This is one of the documents I filed with the Texas Supreme Court yesterday.
On its face, the language appears to meet the definition of bribery.
- Governor Greg Abbott
Source > Houston Chronicle 05AUG2025
-houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…
On its face, the language appears to meet the definition of bribery.
- Governor Greg Abbott
Source > Houston Chronicle 05AUG2025
-houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas…
@GregAbbott_TX @JBPritzker @TheDemocrats Democrats in Boston ADMIT that Texas House Democrats fled the state and their duties.
You can't make this up.
You can't make this up.
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