Explanation

Governor Abbott threatened to arrest Democratic legislators who fled the state and signed civil arrest warrants, escalating the conflict beyond political pressure to potential criminal enforcement.

Sources

• August 5, 2025: Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove key Democrat from office in showdown over redistricting | CNN Politics
• In redistricting clash, Texas GOP flexes power to shut down Democrats' last tool of resistance

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