Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported.
State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.
The special session ends on Aug. 19. However, Texas ov. Greg Abbott is free to call another special session if he wishes.
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