HOUSTON - U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is urging the FBI to help Texas law enforcement locate state legislators who have fled the state to prevent a quorum and stall the legislative process. Cornyn's request, outlined in a letter sent to FBI Director Kash Patel, suggests the lawmakers may have committed potential criminal acts, including bribery.

Cornyn Calls for FBI Help in Quorum Dispute

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In his letter , dated August 5, 2025, Cornyn stated that many members of the Texas House of Representatives "absconded from the state" on August 3, 2025. Their goal, he said, was to "prevent the legislature from properly meeting, in violation of their oath of office."

Cornyn highlighted the need for federal assistance because the lawmakers have crossed state lines, with some

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