[Libloather]

...a covert two-hour meeting with several of the 11 Democratic state senators who fled...

Should've slapped the cuffs on 'em when they had the chance...

[ntnychik]

Excuse me, but isn't redistricting every 10 years required by the U.S. Constitution? Did the judicial redistricting plan in 2000 absolve the legislature from meeting this requirement? If not, I agree, slap the cuffs on 'em!

[squidly]

Make them stay out of state as long as it takes.

[reformed_democrat]

I've been trying to follow the dems Chicken Dance, but those little buggers confuse me to no end.

If I understand correctly, the dixie-chicken-dems left Texas to prevent the legislature from ratifying a new map that would eliminate dem congressional seats. I'm curious about a few things, and hope you kind Texans can help.

1.) If the dems come back after this Special Session is over, can the Governor call another Special Session and take up redistricting?

2.) Knowing that the dems don't give a rat's rear about the jobs they were "elected" to do, can they continue to flee the state every time Session opens in order to delay redistricting indefinately?

3.) Is there any way the Republicans can compel the dems to vote?

Thanks, all.