Breaking news: F.B.I. will help find Texas lawmakers who fled state, Cornyn says

Democratic lawmakers fled the state to try to prevent a vote on a redistricting plan.

View in browser Aug. 7, 2025, 10:07 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee for The New York Times F.B.I. Will Help Find Texas Lawmakers Who Fled State, Cornyn Says Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, said the agency had agreed to help track down Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas to prevent a vote on new congressional district maps. Read more More Top Stories As the Trump administration plans to burn contraceptives, Europeans are alarmed. → Where could new India tariffs hit? Your kitchen cabinet. → President Trump's deals with top colleges may give rich applicants a bigger edge. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018