Texas Republican lawmakers returned to the Capitol without Democrats, who fled to block a vote on a GOP-drawn congressional map.

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.

The Texas House passed a motion Monday calling for the arrests of over 50 state Democrats who left the state and denied Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) a quorum for the day’s legislative session addressing mid-decade redistricting.