HOUSTON — Some Texas Democrats, including lawmakers from the Houston area, are breaking quorum over the proposed redistricting.

This week, the Texas Legislature was set to vote on new congressional maps that were voted out of committee on Saturday. But no quorum means no vote -- for now.

Republicans are hoping the new congressional maps could give them five additional seats. Democrats who could be losing those districts tell KHOU 11 News this was their only option.

Texas House Democrats opposed to the plan took off for Chicago on Sunday, including Rep. Ron Reynolds, who represents Missouri City.

“We saw that this was the only option that we have at the present moment to fight back, to help save our democracy,” Rep. Reynolds told KHOU 11.

Other lawmakers from the Houston area in Chica

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