Ask the Expert: Texas House Democrats flee the state

"So they've left, now what?"

From Austin to DC... all eyes have been on Texas politicians this week and the decision some House democrats made to leave the state.

Their actions prevented a quorum as they continue to protest against the proposed election bills.

There have been a lot of moving parts Tuesday, including arrest threats, and the locking of the House Chamber doors.

On Ask the Expert, Rice University Political Science Professor Dr. Mark Jones joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and John Liddle to discuss the issue.

Each day on the KRLD Afternoon News, we ask the experts what you want to know. Send us your questions or topic suggestions at Questions@krld.com. Hear the answer at 4:40 p.m.

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