Redistricting Vote Disrupted by Democratic Absence
51 Texas House Democrats left Austin on August 3, 2025 to protest GOP redistricting plan Absence caused two-week quorum disruption and $9,354.25 fines per member State Rep. Vince Perez demanded due process and reiterated his actions Republicans rejected harsh punishments, deepening caucus divisions Redistricting bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott for potential signature.