Underground Usa

On August 3, 2025, over 50 Texas House Democrats fled the state to block a Republican-led effort to redraw congressional maps during a special legislative session called by Governor Greg Abbott. This dramatic walkout, designed to deny the quorum needed for legislative business, represents a profound betrayal of their constituents, their oaths of office, and the principles of a republican government.By abandoning their posts in Austin, these lawmakers have silenced the voices of their voters, shirked their constitutional responsibilities, invited removal from office, and established a dangerous precedent of mob rule by a small faction. Their actions undermine the very democratic process they claim to defend, raising serious questions about the integrity of representative governance.The Texas House requires a two-thirds quorum—100 of its 150 members—to conduct business. With at least 51 Democrats fleeing to states like Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts, the legislature is paralyzed, halting not only redistr