FBI Director Kash Patel has been formally asked to assist Texas authorities in tracking down and ARRESTING rogue Democrat lawmakers who fled the state to sabotage a critical redistricting vote.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the Republican-led legislature issued arrest warrants for the rogue Democrats after they abandoned their posts and fled across state lines, some to New York and others to Illinois, to deny the House a quorum during a constitutionally mandated special session.
The lawless stunt was quickly blasted as anti-democratic sabotage of the legislative process.
Now, with time running out in the special session, federal law enforcement may be joining the effort to bring these fugitives to justice.
Even RINO Senator John Cornyn, never a fan favorite among grassroots conservatives, was compelled to act.
In a letter sent Monday to Director Patel, Cornyn urged the FBI to deploy federal resources to help track down the AWOL legislators and assist in their arrest.
“I have asked FBI Director Kash to work with Greg Abbott & Texas law enforcement to investigate potential CRIMINAL acts, including bribery, and to hold legislators accountable who have fled the state in a shameful attempt to stall the legislative process in the Texas House,” Cornyn wrote.
I have asked @FBIDirectorKash to work with @GregAbbott_TX & Texas law enforcement to investigate potential CRIMINAL acts, including bribery, and to hold legislators accountable who have fled the state in a shameful attempt to stall the legislative process in the Texas House.…
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) August 5, 2025
“Dear Director Patel,
I write to encourage the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) to take any appropriate steps to aid in Texas state law enforcement efforts to locate or arrest potential lawbreakers who have fled the state.
As a maneuver to avoid legislative responsibilities, on August 3, 2025, many members in the Texas House of Representatives absconded from the state.
Their stated goal was to prevent the legislature from properly meeting, in violation of their oath of office.’ By leaving the State of Texas, these legislators intend to prevent the existence of a quorum in the Texas House of Representatives. Without a quorum, no legislative activity can proceed.
In a representative democracy, we resolve our differences by debating and voting, not by running away. Some Texas legislators have fled to New York, and others have fled to Illinois.?
Since these state legislators are currently outside of Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety may need support to arrest the fleeing lawmakers. Out-of-state actors have made public comments about protecting the Texas legislators who are currently hiding out of state from any accountability for their actions?
I request the FBI’s assistance, as federal resources are necessary to locate the out-of-state Texas legislators who are potentially acting in violation of the law.
The FBI has tools to aid state law enforcement when parties cross state lines, including to avoid testifying or fleeing a scene of a crime.* Specifically, I am concerned that legislators who solicited or accepted funds to aid in their efforts to avoid their legislative duties may be guilty of bribery or other public corruption offenses.’
This is a time-sensitive matter. The Texas Legislature is currently in a special session, called by Governor Abbott, with around two weeks left.
As Governor Abbott noted, when the Governor calls a Special Session, the “[legislature shall meet.” The absence of a quorum prevents key votes on important areas of concern for Texans. For example, the recent Kerrville floods, which caused unbearable tragedy and destruction, is just one issue that needs to be addressed in this legislative session.
I am encouraged by the strong leadership from Governor Abbott on this matter. Governor Abbott and Texas state law enforcement officers are doing what they can within the confines of the law, but federal help may be necessary.
These legislators have committed potential criminal acts in their rush to avoid their constitutional responsibilities and must be fully investigated and held accountable. I urge you to work with Texas public officials to provide them the support they need.”
It can be recalled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a fiery statement on Monday condemning rogue Democrat lawmakers who fled the state in a coordinated effort to derail the Texas Legislature and vowed to arrest them.
“Instead of showing up to work and doing the jobs they were elected to do, House Democrat members have fled the state in a cowardly desertion of their responsibilities as elected officials. These jet-setting runaways abandoned Texas, abdicated their duties in the House, and sacrificed their constituents for a publicity stunt,” said Attorney General Paxton.
“I am prepared to do everything in my power to hold them accountable because these liberal lawmakers are not above the law. It’s imperative that they be swiftly arrested, punished, and face the full force of the law for turning their backs on the people of Texas.”
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