Texas Republicans threaten to arrest Democrats unless they return to the state House

By Lauren McGaughy,

Michel Martin

Published August 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM EDT

Texas Republicans are threatening to arrest Democrats in the state House unless they return, so the Legislature can work on a plan that could add GOP seats in the Congress.

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