Abbott orders arrest of missing House Democrats

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday ordered the arrest of 51 delinquent Texas House Democrats after they fled the state to stop a vote on proposed congressional redistricting and effectively shutting down all legislation on the whole special session agenda.Abbott also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they will face under Hou...

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