The Democratic lawmakers were unable to block the passage of the new maps in the Senate, which passed Tuesday with Republican support. But the redistricting effort will still remain stalled for as long as House Democrats keep up their quorum break.

As of Monday morning, some Texas Democrats were still in Illinois and were joined by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin and other legislative leaders to discuss harm they say the state's plan for a mid-decade redistricting could have on the country.

The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor said he might add more items to his agenda.

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to call a series of rolling special legislative sessions to push the Trump administration's efforts to redraw voting district boundaries in the state,