Texas AG Ken Paxton Says He Will ‘Hopefully’ Put Runaway Dems in Jail as Redistricting Dispute Heats Up

Tom Durante Aug 8th, 2025, 10:02 am

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Friday morning that he will “hopefully” put the Democratic lawmakers who fled the state earlier this week in jail ahead of a deadline for their return to the Lone Star State.

Paxton appeared on as he discussed the ongoing standoff over the Republicans’ push for a mid-decade redrawing of congressional districts.

Dozens of Democratic lawmakers, who have slammed the move as a “power grab” to seal a partisan advantage ahead of 2026 midterms, left Texas as a result.

The Dems face a deadline Friday to return to the state, or face expulsion — and even arrest.

Paxton welcomed that possibility.

“We’re wai

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