Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to remove 10 Democratic districts from Texas if California makes good on its threat to remove five Republican districts from its maps.

Critics say the governor is using relief dollars as leverage and political cover to push through President Trump's redistricting plan.

"Texas House Democrats will issue our demands for a second special session on Friday," Democratic leader Gene Wu wrote. "Abbott can choose to govern for Texas families, or he can keep serving Trump and face the consequences we've unleashed nationwide.