Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas speak out after being threatened with arrest

By Us - CBSNews.com Aug 4, 2025 | 8:13 PM

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the arrest of Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state in order to block a vote on a congressional map that favors Republicans. Ed O’Keefe reports.

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BREAKING THE BUDGET IMPASSE

What should be done to break the impasse in approving Pennsylvania’s budget?

Increase income taxes to pay for more spending.

Draw down the state's rainy day funds to pay for more spending.

Tax the so-called "skill games" machines to pay for more spending.

Legalize recreational marijuana to pay for more spending.

We don't need more spending, we need less! No new taxes!

We do need to increase spending on some programs, but there's plenty of wasteful spending we should cut. No new taxes!

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Democratic lawmakers who fled Texas speak out after being threatened with arrest