Texas Gov. Greg Abbott going after Democrats who broke quorum with $10,000 fines

The Democrats are sharing letters they received demanding they pay up for leaving the state to disrupt the GOP-led redistricting.

by Stephanie Koithan August 22, 2025August 28, 2025

The Democrats are sharing letters they received demanding they pay up for leaving the state to disrupt the GOP-led redistricting.

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San Antonio activists send message to quorum-breaking Texas Democrats

Texas House Democrats must stay away until Aug. 19 to run down the clock on the current legislative session.

by Stephanie Koithan August 8, 2025August 22, 2025

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Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870

While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and had limited success blocking past legislation, experts say.

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The two firebrands, known for their outrageous remarks, tweeted more than anyone else in their respective chambers during 2023, according to a new study.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott going after Democrats who broke quorum with $10,000 fines

San Antonio activists send message to quorum-breaking Texas Democrats

Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870

Ted Cruz, Chip Roy tweet more than anyone else in Congress

How the quorum break got broken: Texas Democrats splintered during second session break

Republican bill tightening Texas election laws is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk

Texas House orders arrest of missing Democrats as weekslong stalemate over a voting restrictions bill continues

Texas Supreme Court allows for arrest of Democrats who don’t show up to Legislature

Judge blocks arrest of Texas Democrats who left Austin to thwart GOP-backed voting bill

Beto O’Rourke group gives $600,000 to Texas House Democrats’ stay in D.C.

San Antonio State Rep. Ina Minjarez: Texas Democrats making voting-rights progress in D.C.

Democrats in Texas House flying to Washington in bid to shut down voter-restriction bill