Staff Reports
Texas Democrats are finally cracking under pressure as their radical obstruction plan falls apart. Two Senate Democrats broke ranks and stayed in Austin while their colleagues threw another tantrum and walked out. This allowed Texas Republicans to pass the new congressional map that will create five more GOP seats in 2026.
Senate Democrats Judith Zaffirini and Juan Hinojosa showed up to do their jobs while nine others stormed out like children. The map passed with a strong 19-2 vote, proving that when adults are in charge, important work gets done. These two Democrats may disagree with Republicans, but at least they respect the democratic process.
Meanwhile, dozens of House Democrats are still hiding out of state like cowards, abandoning the people who elected them. They fled Texas weeks ago to block this redistricting effort, but their selfish stunt is hurting ordinary Texans. Critical legislation for flood relief and protecting women’s spaces sits stalled because these Democrats refuse to do their jobs.
Governor Greg Abbott and Republicans are not backing down to these political games. Abbott has promised to call another special session if Democrats don’t return to work this week. Republicans are using every legal tool available, including civil arrest warrants, to force these runaway legislators back to Austin.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick celebrated the Senate victory and made it clear Republicans will keep passing this map every session until Democrats return. The new congressional districts will accurately reflect Texas values and give hardworking conservatives the representation they deserve. This is what happens when patriots fight back against liberal obstruction.
The Trump administration initially pushed for these new maps to fix Voting Rights Act violations. Republicans are simply following federal law and creating fair districts that represent real Texans. Democrats know they can’t win on the merits, so they resort to these desperate escape tactics.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is holding these rogue Democrats accountable for abandoning their duties. While they vacation outside Texas, critical bills to help flood victims and protect our communities gather dust. This is exactly the kind of selfish behavior that drives ordinary Americans away from the Democratic Party.
Texas Republicans are showing the nation how to govern with strength and principle. They refuse to let a handful of radical Democrats hold an entire state hostage to their far-left agenda. When November 2026 arrives, these five new Republican seats will help conservatives take back Congress and save America.
