Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an ultimatum to Texas House Democrats who left the state to block a quorum and protest proposed redistricting legislation. Abbott stated that the Democrats have until 3 p.m. CT on Monday to return to the Texas Statehouse for the special legislative session. Failure to comply, he warned, could result in them losing their positions. The move intensifies the political standoff over the redistricting bills, which Democrats argue unfairly favor Republicans.