Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday immediately called for a second special legislative session to begin less than two hours after the first special session ended.

Speaker Dustin Burrows, after gaveling in the second session, announced the chamber again did not meet quorum because Democrats remain out of state to protest the GOP’s redistricting plans, Politico reported.

Most Texas Democrats left their state for Illinois to prevent a quorum. However, they could be near a return as the House Democratic Caucus sets conditions for their return, the outlet added.

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