(The Center Square) – Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest 56 Democrats who absconded from their duties in Austin on Sunday and weren’t present when the House convened on Monday.

“Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty to Texans,” Abbott said. “By fleeing the state, Texas House Democrats are holding hostage critical legislation to aid flood victims and advance property tax relief. There are consequences for dereliction of duty.

"Speaker Dustin Burrows just issued a call of the Texas House and issued warrants to compel members to return to the chamber. To ensure compliance, I ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans. This order will remain in ef

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