Texas House Paralyzed After Democrats Walk Out Over Redistricting

The Texas House of Representatives was brought to a standstill after Democratic lawmakers staged a walkout to block a Republican-led redistricting initiative.

With fewer than two-thirds of members present, the chamber was unable to proceed with any legislative business.

Governor Greg Abbott responded by ordering the arrest of the absent lawmakers, escalating the political showdown over voting maps that could reshape the state's political landscape for years to come.