Texas Gov. Abbott calls on Texas Rangers to investigate Democrats who fled state to block redistricting vote

Name: Texas Gov. Abbott calls on Texas Rangers to investigate Democrats who fled state to block redistricting vote
Uploaded: 2025-08-04T22:07:00-0500
Duration: 3 min 53 s
Description: Gov. Greg Abbott said the absent lawmakers are holding up critical votes for the Texas Hill Country, where flash flooding killed 137 people last month. He also says, “investigate fleeing Texas House Democrats for potential bribery and any other potential legal violations.” Democrats say Abbott is on his knee, kissing President Trump’s ring for political approval.

Gov. Greg Abbott said the absent lawmakers are holding up critical votes for the Texas Hill Country, where flash flooding killed 137 people last month. He also says, “investigate fleeing Texas House Democrats for potential bribery and any other potential legal violations.” Democrats say Abbott is on his knee, kissing President Trump’s ring for political approval.