Self Exiled Texas Democrats Have Not Returned

Austin (AP) – Texas Democrats are still refusing to return to the state Capitol. Most Democrats didn’t show up when Republican Governor Greg Abbott opened a special session Saturday, the GOP’s third attempt to pass new election laws in Texas. Some Democratic legislators who fled the state last month remain in Washington, D.C., prolonging a months long standoff. However, Democratic leaders have not committed to sitting out the entire 30 day session, leaving open the possibility that enough of them could return at some point to form a quorum and end the stalemate.