AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Despite removal threats, Texas House Democrats remain scattered across the nation as Speaker Dustin Burrows prepares to gavel in the House at 1 p.m. this afternoon.

More than 50 Democratic lawmakers left the state late Sunday night, breaking quorum and bringing Republicans' mid-decade redistricting proposal to a screeching halt. Burrows condemned the representatives for holding the state "hostage," issuing warrants for their civil arrest to get the special session back on track.

According to the Texas Constitution, two-thirds of elected members must be present in a chamber to take action on bills. With Texas Democrats scattered still outside the state, it is unlikely that any progress will be made today.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas and Texas Attorney General Ken

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