GREG ABBOTT DEMANDS FELONY BRIBERY CHARGES FOR TEXAS DEMOCRATS WHO FLED STATE

Abbott’s 3 PM Ultimatum: Return or Face Removal

Governor Greg Abbott issued a devastating ultimatum to fleeing Democrats, declaring “This truancy ends now. The derelict Democrat House members must return to Texas and be in attendance when the House reconvenes at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025. For any member who fails to do so, I will invoke Texas Attorney General Opinion No. KP-0382 to remove the missing Democrats from membership in the Texas House.”

Felony Bribery Charges for Fundraising Scheme

Abbott dropped the legal hammer on Democrats’ fundraising efforts to cover their $500-a-day fines, stating “Any Democrat who ‘solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept’ such funds to assist in the violation of legislative duties or for purposes of skipping a vote may have violated bribery laws. See TEX. PENAL CODE § 36.02.” The governor warned that donors could also face charges, declaring “I will use my full extradition authority to demand the return to Texas of any potential out-of-state felons.”

Democrats Flee 1,000 Miles to Illinois

More than 50 Texas House Democrats abandoned their posts and fled to Illinois, with many arriving at a cramped county party headquarters in Carol Stream. The cowardly lawmakers traveled to multiple Democrat-controlled states including New York and Massachusetts, receiving support from the Democratic National Committee in their effort to obstruct President Trump’s redistricting plan that would add five Republican seats.

Attorney General Paxton Vows to “Hunt Down” Fugitives

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued his own warning to the fleeing Democrats, posting on X: “Democrats in the Texas House who try and run away like cowards should be found, arrested, and brought back to the Capitol immediately. We should use every tool at our disposal to hunt down those who think they are above the law.” Paxton’s tough stance shows Texas Republicans won’t tolerate Democrat obstruction tactics.

Illinois Governor Pritzker Harbors Texas Fugitives

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is actively harboring the fleeing Texas Democrats, providing meeting spaces, hotels, and logistical support while they obstruct democracy in Texas. Pritzker’s interference in another state’s legislative process shows how far Democrats will go to prevent fair redistricting that reflects Republican electoral success in Texas.

Democrats Choose Obstruction Over Democracy

The fleeing Democrats face $500 daily fines that would nearly match their $7,200 annual salary in just two weeks, yet they’re prioritizing partisan obstruction over their duty to constituents. Their “Come and take it” response to Abbott’s removal threats shows their defiant attitude toward the rule of law and democratic processes.

Texas Democrats’ cowardly flight to Illinois proves they can’t win on the merits, so they’re literally running away from democracy while potentially committing felonies. Their fundraising scheme to cover fines could constitute second-degree bribery, showing how far they’ll go to obstruct President Trump’s redistricting plan. Governor Abbott’s tough response – threatening removal from office and felony charges – demonstrates the strong leadership needed to stop Democrat obstruction tactics. When elected officials abandon their posts and flee the state to prevent votes they don’t like, they’re attacking the very foundation of representative government.