Two more Texas Democrats have tested positive for coronavirus during their trip to Washington, D.C., just one day after three of their colleagues learned they had contracted the virus as well. According to the Texas Tribune, the number of COVID-positive Texas state lawmakers in the nation's capital is now five. The lawmakers thereby obstructed Republicans’ attempt to pass election integrity legislation that the Democrats disliked. In total, more than 50 state lawmakers made the trip and were said to be tested after news of the first confirmed case broke last week. Abbott has also said the Democrats will be arrested when they arrive back in Texas.

Source: Fox News July 19, 2021 00:44 UTC