Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

Senators passed the maps in a 19-2 vote after nine Democrats left the floor in protest. Two Democrats — Judith Zaffirini of Laredo and Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa of McAllen — remained in the chamber, giving Republicans the quorum needed to proceed.