Texas Court Says House Democrats Can Be Arrested

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that House Democrats “who refuse to show up to the state Capitol in their bid to prevent Republican lawmakers from passing a voting restrictions bill can be arrested and brought to the lower chamber,” the Texas Tribune reports.

NBC News: “The court’s decision is a win for House Republicans and lifts a temporary restraining order issued by a county judge last week blocking arrest warrants — signed by GOP House Speaker Dade Phelan — targeting dozens of House Democrats who fled the state to block Republicans from passing a restrictive voting bill.”