Key Facts

• Texas Republicans cast votes to arrest many Democratic legislators.
• Democratic legislators left the state to avoid voting on a bill they disagree with.
• The disagreement is mainly about a new law proposal.
• The new bill is about changes to voting rules.
• The Democratic lawmakers' absence prevents a quorum, meaning there aren't enough people present to hold a vote.
• The situation is part of a larger political conflict in Texas.
• The arrest decision is a response to the Democrats leaving the state.