Governor Abbott Vows Texas Dems Will Be Arrested Upon Return to State

Republican Texas Governor Abbott confirmed Monday that the absent Democratic lawmakers who defected from a legislative session in a protest “walk-out” will be arrested upon their return to the state.

During an appearance on The Ingraham Angle on Fox News, the governor slammed the legislators who “fled” the state to deny the Texas GOP quorum, or the minimum number of members required to conduct a session.  The Democrats walked out to prevent the advancement of a key elections reform measure, which includes limits on 24-hour and early voting and mass mail-in ballot distributions, and more requirements for...