Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in response accused the lawmakers who left the state of a "deliberate plan not to show up for work, for the specific purpose of abdicating the duties of their office and thwarting the chamber’s business," and warned that they could face the potential loss of their seats and potential legal consequences.

The call to action follows the currently stymied effort by the Texas GOP to redraw the state’s congressional map to try to flip five districts to Republicans in 2026.

The GOP-driven proposal to redraw Texas' congressional boundaries takes aim at North Texas Democrats and shuffles voters of color.