Rep. Veasey Statement on Texas Democrats Denying Quorum to Block Racist Redraw

Fort Worth, TX – Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement on Texas House Democrats denying quorum to prevent racist mid-decade redistricting special session: 

"Texas Democrats showed extraordinary courage and heroism by denying quorum and walking out on a process designed to suppress the voices of millions. They didn't do it for the sake of politics– they did it for principle. They risked their safety and livelihoods to stop Trump's and Abbott's coordinated assault on communities of color who have always borne the brunt of voter suppression. In the face of injustice, they chose resistance over compliance, courage over convenience, democracy over dictatorship. 

History will remember the courage of these heroes– Legislators who would did not bend knee to a wannabe king. Texans will never be silenced."