Texas Democrats Go On Extended Vacation, Legislature IRL Ghost Town
In a shocking turn of events, Texas Democrats pulled an unorthodox disappearing act to block GOP's power grab: 'If enough Democrats refused to participate in the special session, per parliamentary rules, the Texas House can't meet.' Over 50 lawmakers fled to coastal states, racking up $500 fines daily, while Austin debated issuing 'civil warrants' that work about as well as a screen door on a submarine. Meanwhile, Governor Greg Abbott threatens to expel and replace themâa process likened to 'herding cats with a rake,' given the legal quagmires involved.
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When politics turns into a game of hide-and-seek, Texas Democrats really commitâjetting off to Illinois while the GOP debates if arrest warrants count as souvenir postcards.
Texas lawmakers invent new legislative strategy: 'Catch Me If You Can' edition. Spoiler: Police powers limited to Texas borders, so good luck with TSA!
Itâs like a political Twilight Zone where lawmakers vanish faster than your paycheck at Starbucks. Legal experts call it 'quorum magic'ânow you see 'em, now you vote.
Source: Vox | Published: 8/6/2025 | Author: Christian Paz
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