AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, the hotel in Chicago, Illinois, where Texas State Representatives were staying, received a bomb threat and was evacuated, according to Texas Representatives.
Unfortunately, this is what happens when Republican leaders, like our corrupt Attorney General, call on their supporters to ‘hunt us down.’
We’ve been threatened by the Governor, the Attorney General, and our colleagues in the House. This harmful discourse emboldens bad actors and encourages violence.
It’s unacceptable and needs to end.
But let me be clear: Texas Democrats are not deterred — we are determined. We will push through the threats and the noise to keep fighting for our constituents, our democracy, and our country.
This is a fight worth having.
Rep. John Bucy
On Sunday, many Texas Democratic leaders broke quorum and left the state in protest of the state’s redistricting efforts.
Representatives were expected to vote Monday on new congressional maps that Republicans hoped would provide them with additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas State Representative Ann Johnson also released a statement on the bomb threat.
But this is the kind of danger that comes from reckless rhetoric. When the Attorney General tells people to “hunt us down,” it’s not just politics — it’s a threat to our safety.
I’ve had my life threatened before as a chief human trafficking prosecutor. I never expected those threats would come from the Governor or my colleagues in the Legislature.
Extremism is dangerous. Continuing to go further and further down the path of incitement and intimidation is dangerous. And this is the perfect example.
We won’t be intimidated. Texas Democrats are united, resolute, and more committed than ever to standing up for the people we represent.
This moment demands courage — and we’re ready to meet it.
Rep. Ann Johnson
The Texas House Democratic Caucus (THDC) provided a statement in response to the recent threats Texas Democratic leaders have received over the past few days.
Caucus Chair Rep. Gene Wu, Mexican American Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Ramón Romero and Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair Rep. Barbara Gervin Hawkins have all been threatened, according to THDC.
“This morning, a threat was made against the safety of the members of the Texas House Democratic Caucus. We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred. We are grateful for Governor Pritzker, local, and state law enforcement for their quick action to ensure our safety.”