“Today, Texas House Democrats stand united in our decision to break quorum and refuse to let the Republican-led legislature force through dangerous legislation that would trample on Texans’ freedom to vote. We are now taking the fight to our nation’s Capitol. We are living on borrowed time in Texas. We need Congress to act now to pass the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to protect Texans – and all Americans – from the Trump Republicans’ nationwide war on democracy” – Texas House Democratic caucus statement via Capital Tonight host Karina Kling.
The earlier reporting had left it unclear whether or not enough of the Texas House Dems had signed on to go on the lam for an extended period, this statement confirms their plan is in motion.