Live from the Texas House Floor
Live from the Texas House Floor
This evening we had a chance to connect with Texas Representatives Venton Jones and James Talarico, who were on the Texas House floor during a special session Governor Greg Abbott has called in Austin to try to force through a gerrymandered voting map that Republicans think could help them save control of the US House in the 2026 midterm elections.
We talked about why they left the state to break quorum, why they are back, and – most importantly – what all of us must do to fight for a democracy worth saving in this moment. We were also glad to have a chance to pray with them in the midst of this critical struggle.
Quick Answer
Live from the Texas House Floor features Reps Venton Jones and James Talarico discussing Governor Greg Abbott’s gerrymander plan, why they broke quorum, and how citizens can defend democracy in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.
Key Points
- Special session called to pass gerrymandered voting maps.
- Democrats broke quorum to resist the plan.
- Citizens urged to take action for voting rights.
Key Takeaways
- Governor Greg Abbott called a special session in Austin to push a gerrymandered voting map.
- Reps Venton Jones and James Talarico share why they left the state to break quorum and why they’ve returned.
- The conversation highlights what citizens must do now to fight for a democracy worth saving.
- Faith and prayer are sustaining forces in this struggle for voting rights and fair representation.
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