Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his promise to expel Texas Democrats from the legislature if they do not return to the state for its ongoing special session, where Republicans are working to push through a new congressional map that gives the GOP five more favorable seats ahead of the midterms.

However, state troopers may have limited ability to enforce Abbott's order. Under House rules, the Texas House can authorize the sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members-however, the officials would likely lack jurisdiction once they cross state lines.