FBI Responds to Cornyn’s Request to Help Locate Absent Texas Democrats

State Senator Rolando Gutierrez: "Instead of investigating crimes and hunting down criminals, Gutless Greg and his daddy Trump are sending law enforcement after Democrats. Shameful."

Governor Greg Abbott: "Texas DPS and the FBI are tracking down the derelict Democrats. They will be taken directly to the Texas Capitol. Those who received benefits for skipping a vote face removal from office and potential bribery charges. In Texas, there are consequences for your actions."

State Rep. David Lowe: "When the Speaker gaveled in today, only six members were present -- and I was one of them. I came here to serve, to fight for my district, and to do the work the people sent me to do. Whether the chamber is full or nearly empty, I'll be here -- ready."

Rep. Greg Casar: "The national news cameras may have left, but so many Texas families are still morning the tragedy of the July floods. We must carry the stories of the victims with us as we fight for answers and accountability."

FBI Responds to Cornyn’s Request to Help Locate Absent Texas Democrats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has responded to a request from U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) to assist in locating Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a Republican-led redistricting vote.

Crockett Praises Senator Cornyn as 'Bipartisan' Republican — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Senator John Cornyn (R) is among the slew of Republicans calling for repercussions against the Texas Democrats who fled the state in protest of a vote to redraw the state’s congressional map. During an interview on MSNBC, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D) dismissed the Texas Republicans letter to the FBI calling for their arrest, assuring that it’s a stint to appeal to the “MAGA base” and that he is a “bipartisan” Republican.

Dan Patrick Backs Bill to Restrict Access to Women’s Facilities — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 7, a measure aimed at restricting access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, and certain shelters based on biological sex. Filed by Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), the bill is part of a renewed push by Republican lawmakers to establish statewide rules around public facility access.

Texas Policy Research Opposes Bill Eliminating STAAR Test — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — As Republicans move to pass a bill that would eliminate the STAAR exam, organizations like Texas Policy Research are warning against its passage, suggesting it may do more harm than good.

Texas Power Grid Facing Significant Surge in 2026 — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — The Lone Star state is expected to become the epicenter of America’s energy demand boom as electricity usage is poised to grow at an average rate of 11 percent through 2026. This rate is more than double the national forecast.

Texans Know Texas Best and Should be in Charge of Their own Energy Future — By Gifford Briggs, Gulf Coast Region Director, American Petroleum Institute (API) — At a time when millions of Americans are concerned about global energy independence and what that means for the economy and national security, Texas is seeking approval from the federal government on a process that would take lower-carbon energy in the Lone Star State to the next level, benefitting Texans and American consumers alike.

Gov. Pritzker Rejects Calls for FBI Arrests of Texas Democrats in Illinois — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) dismissed suggestions that FBI agents could arrest Texas Democratic lawmakers who fled to Illinois to stall a controversial redistricting vote in their home state.

FBI Responds to Cornyn’s Request to Help Locate Absent Texas Democrats — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

5 things to know about possible FBI involvement in Texas redistricting battle — By Caroline Vakil for The Hill

LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina