In the press conference earlier today, Texas House Democrats remained a united front in the decision to break quorum.

Meanwhile, back in Austin, House Republicans were all set to start the debate on the new redistricting maps.

Instead, they issued arrest warrants for all the Democratic members that were not present.

What we know:

The standoff between Texas House Republicans and Democrats intensified on Monday afternoon when more than 50 Democrats did not show up. Preventing the house from reaching quorum.

Republican leaders say this walkout stalls other legislation like flood relief, and while this is true, no bill for flood relief has been put up for debate yet.

Texas Democrats argue that the proposed maps would suppress minority voters.

"My community is a majority minority distr

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