Remember when politicians actually showed up to work? When Democrats can’t win at the ballot box, they’ve shown they’ll abandon every norm of civilized governance to get their way. From packing courts to fleeing states, the party of “democracy” has become the party of temper tantrums. What’s happening in Texas right now could change everything.

Across America, we’ve watched Democratic politicians throw unprecedented fits when voters reject their agenda. They’ve threatened Supreme Court justices, called for abolishing the Electoral College, and even questioned the legitimacy of elections they lose. But in the Lone Star State, this pattern of lawlessness has reached a breaking point that could finally bring real consequences.

From Breitbart:

The Texas Supreme Court set an “expedited” schedule for briefs to be filed by the parties involved in Governor Greg Abbott’s lawsuit to vacate the House seat of Rep. Gene Wu. The schedule requires all briefs to be filed and responded to by September 4.

In a statement on social media, Governor Abbott said the order from the State’s highest court brings consequences for fleeing House Democrats one step closer to reality.

Texas Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Accountability

The Texas Supreme Court just set a fast schedule that could remove Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a redistricting vote. Governor Greg Abbott’s lawsuit against Rep. Gene Wu, the “ring leader” of the runaway Democrats, now has a September 4 deadline for all briefs. This isn’t just paperwork – it’s the machinery of justice finally grinding into gear.

“Closer to consequences for Texas Democrats running away from their duties and spending the summer in California and Illinois,” Governor Abbott declared on social media. While Texas families struggled with flooding and constituents needed representation, these Democrats were vacationing on the taxpayers’ dime. (Must be nice, right?)

This marks the second time in just four years that Texas Democrats have fled the state. They did it to block the democratic process. When they can’t win votes, they simply refuse to show up. It’s a tactic that makes a mockery of our democracy.

Constitutional Abandonment

The legal case against these fleeing lawmakers rests on solid constitutional ground. Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed a parallel lawsuit against 13 of the Democrats, put it bluntly: “These cowards deliberately sabotaged the constitutional process and violated the oath they swore to uphold.”

Governor Abbott didn’t just file lawsuits – he ordered the arrest of these “delinquent Democrats.” The Texas House Speaker cut off their paychecks and slashed their budgets. Even Beto O’Rourke’s attempt to funnel money to support the runaways was blocked by the courts. (Of course Beto tried to help – the man never met a losing cause he didn’t love.)

A Blueprint for Restoring Order

What makes this Supreme Court action so significant is the precedent it could set. If Texas can successfully remove lawmakers who abandon their posts, it’s huge. Other states facing similar Democratic obstruction will have a roadmap. This isn’t about partisan politics – it’s about whether elected officials can simply walk away from their jobs when they don’t like the outcome of a vote.

The fast schedule shows the Texas Supreme Court understands the urgency. While these Democrats spent their summer in California and Illinois, Texas flood victims went without the representation they desperately needed. (I bet those flood victims would’ve liked a California vacation too.) Governor Abbott had to personally deliver disaster relief checks that the absent Democrats should have been fighting for.

This case could finally answer a question that’s plagued our democracy: What happens when politicians decide the rules don’t apply to them? Texas may be about to show us. If the Supreme Court rules in Abbott’s favor, it won’t just be a victory for Texas – it will be a victory for following the rules everywhere. The message will be clear: You can’t run from your responsibilities and expect to keep your job. It’s time our elected officials learned that lesson.

Key Takeaways

• Texas Supreme Court expedites case to remove Democrats who fled state to block redistricting vote
• Governor Abbott and AG Paxton filed lawsuits declaring abandoned seats vacant
• This marks the second time in four years Texas Democrats have fled to obstruct democracy
• If successful, Texas could set nationwide precedent for holding runaway politicians accountable

Sources: Breitbart