Texas House Democrats have left the state in order to derail a Republican-driven redistricting plan designed to flip up to five congressional seats from blue to red. After a House committee voted Sunday to advance a redistricting bill to the full body,

Texas Republicans proposed a new map that could give the GOP five more seats in Congress after the 2026 midterm election.

The governor also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they will face under House rules.