Texas Democrats on Sunday vacated the state in order to break quorum and prevent a vote on legislation that would allow Republican lawmakers to draw a district map with five new Republican-leaning seats.

Many Democratic lawmakers chose wait out the legislative session in Chicago, due to its party ties. Illinois Governor and Democrat JB Pritzker was in communication with Texas Democrats ahead of the quorum break to offer his support. Observers have noted that, as a potential 2028 presidential candidate, Pritzker may have used to opportunity to build political clout with Texas Democrats.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has called for the arrest of lawmakers who fled to Democratic-led states. Such action would be classified as a civil arrest and could result in lawmakers being detained

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