The Brief

Republican state leadership is increasing pressure on Democrats who have left Texas to break a quorum.

House Speaker Dustin Burrows is withholding 30% of each absent member's budget.

AG Paxton has asked the state Supreme Court to begin the process of vacating the seats of at least 13 lawmakers.

AUSTIN - The redistricting fight boiled over Friday, with Republican state leadership turning up the heat on the Texas Democratic House members in an attempt to compel them back to work.

But Friday night, those Democrats remain defiant.

Texas GOP ramps up redistricting fight

AUSTIN, TX - AUGUST 5: Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows gavels in the session in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Austin, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. A quorum was not present after most Democrat state repre

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