Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he’ll continue to call special sessions of the Texas Legislature “for literally years” until Texas Democrats return to the state for a vote on redistricting.
“I’m authorized to call a special session every 30 days. It lasts 30 days. And as soon as this one is over, I’m gonna call another one, then another one, then another, then another one,” Abbott said during an Aug. 10 interview on “Fox News Sunday,” amid the ongoing standoff with at least 51 Democrats who have left the state.
The Democrats oppose the outcome of a would-be vote in the Republican-dominated state Legislature to advance redrawn congressional maps that are expected to increase the Republicans majority in the state’s federal House delegation in the midterm elections. The Texas state Constitution requires at least two-thirds of lawmakers be present to conduct official business….
Abbott Vows to Continue Calling Special Sessions Until Texas Democrats Return
