The risks are big for Texas Democrats — from $500-a-day fines, to extradition, to the more unlikely scenario of Abbott replacing them with hand-picked legislators, to facing civil arrest for violating the Legislature’s rules. They do not, however, face any civil or criminal charges and can only be forced back into the Capitol to take votes.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the arrest Monday of House Democrats after they fled the state to prevent a quorum and a vote on proposed redistricting maps.

However, state troopers may have limited ability to enforce Abbott's order. Under House rules, the Texas House can authorize the sergeant-at-arms to arrest absent members-however, the officials would likely lack jurisdiction once they cross state lines.