Summary
Texas Democrats have left the state to prevent a vote on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will help them gain more US House seats. This action is meant to stop a mid-decade redistricting process backed by former President Donald Trump. This is the second time in four years that Texas Democrats have left the state to block a vote.
Key Facts
- Texas Democrats are trying to stop a vote on new congressional maps by leaving the state.
- Republicans are hoping these new maps will give them more US House seats in future elections.
- Former President Donald Trump supports the redrawing of the maps.
- If 100 members are not present, the Texas House cannot hold official business.
- Democrats hold 62 out of 150 seats in the Texas House.
- At least 51 Democratic members are leaving to block the vote.
- The Texas attorney general has threatened legal action against Democrats for leaving.
- In 2021, Texas Democrats also left the state to oppose new voting restrictions.
