The redistricting controversy in Texas has reached Tehama County.

Shawn Cowles, an attorney representing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, filed suit in Tehama County Superior Court on Friday, looking to force the return of six Democrat legislators.

The lawmakers are Rhetta Andrews Bowers, Gina Hinojosa, Ann Johnson, Ray Lopez, Mary Ann Perez and Vincent Perez.

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It does not claim any of the legislators are in Tehama County — but they do not have to be for the court to act.

“Venue is proper pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 395 because all Defendants are nonresidents of California and are temporarily located in California; therefore, an action may be commenced in any county,” the suit says.

On Aug. 3, Texas House Democrats fled to other states to

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