"Delinquent House Democrats ran away from their responsibility to pass crucial legislation to benefit the lives of Texans," Abbott said.

Democratic lawmakers, who fled the state on Aug. 3 to block a controversial redistricting effort, said Thursday they’re prepared to “bring this battle back to Texas,” after seeing encouraging signs t...

“This is not just about Texas or Texans,” Plesa said in front of a battery of television cameras. “This is about the pillars of democracy as we know it.”