Sen. John Cornyn said FBI Director Kash Patel will have federal officers work with Texas state law enforcement to locate Democrats who fled the state.

The direction comes amid Trump's push to weaken the political power of those voters less likely to support him.

Any changes in the conduct of a national census would require alterations to the Census Act and approval from Congress.

FBI will help Texas track down Democratic lawmakers who have fled to other parts of the country in a effort to thwart Republican efforts.