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Hochul went on to say that New York's state legislative leaders have told her they are on board with any redistricting plan.
New York and Illinois are both playing host to Texas Democrats who absconded from the state legislature in an attempt to prevent Republicans from having a quorum necessary to pass their redistricting plan.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to arrest and expel the lawmakers if they do not return by Monday afternoon.
The Texas State Capitol in Austin, where Republicans are seeking a vote on redistricting. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Removal from office is not the only threat facing the lawmakers on the run, as Abbott warned that "soliciting funds to evade the fines they will incur under House rules" is potentially a felony.
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"Any Democrat who ‘solicits, accepts or agrees to accept’ such funds to assist in the violation of legislative duties or for purposes of skipping a vote may have violated bribery laws," he wrote, citing the Texas Penal Code. He added that anyone who "offers, confers or agrees to confer" money to the fleeing lawmakers could also face charges.
Fox News' Elizabeth Pritchett contributed to this report
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