Greg Abbott

House Democrats seem set on remaining out of state as long as it takes to block a new Republican-backed congressional map. What does that mean for business at the Capitol?

It’s been more than a week since Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-backed redistricting map.

It's now week two of a quorum break by more than 50 Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a new, Republican-backed congressional district map. A lot has happened so far — from court filings to threats from top Texas officials to law enforcement showing up at Democrats' homes.

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants them to reconsider.

Gov. Greg Abbott says the dozens of Democrats who fled the state to block a redraw of the state's congressional maps could also be charged with bribery or be removed from their seats. Ethics experts question his threats.

Texas Democrats have left the state in an attempt to prevent the state House from holding a vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hope will net them several additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

CBD and CBG, cannabinoids that aren't psychoactive, would be available to those 21 and over.

The Texas Funeral Service Commission fired staffers July 21 who are the latest to accuse the agency's presiding officer of unethical behavior and retaliation in connection with the firing of the commission's former executive director last month.

After an attempt to ban THC was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott last month, the Texas Senate has revived similar legislation in the state's current special session. The chamber held its first hearing Tuesday on Senate Bill 5. The proposal, which is backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, bans THC and puts regulations on products containing CBD and CBG.

The governor eventually agreed to include redistricting on his special session agenda after discussing the matter with the president on a phone call.

President Donald Trump is seeking to pick up at least four, potentially five, Texas congressional seats for Republicans in a midterm election cycle that ordinarily would favor the Democrats. Gov. Greg Abbott has obliged Trump by adding redistricting to a crowded special session that also includes disaster recovery and preparedness.

The Texas Funeral Service Commission told the East Plano Islamic Center in March it was unlawfully operating as a funeral home. After EPIC responded with a lawsuit, the commission says the mosque can proceed with funeral and burial rites as before.