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WATCH: Abbott threatened House Democrats who left the state. This North Texan is fighting back.

By Staff Reports

August 7, 2025

As Texas House Democrats left the state on Aug. 3 to stop Republicans’ redistricting plan, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to remove them from office if they do not return.

But Rep. Linda Garcia (D-Mesquite) has a response to Abbott’s threats: She did not take on her position to appease the governor.

“I took on this position in order to represent my constituents,” Garcia said. “ If I am taking this drastic measure right now, it is because my constituents want me to take this drastic measure.”

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