The democratic congressional candidate has been removed from the Texas Capitol hearing

Tension erupted Texas Capitol On Thursday night, a Democratic congressional candidate was forced to remove and arrested during a hearing in a volatile district.

Isaiah Martin, who ran for Houston’s 18th Congressional District, repeatedly refused warnings to stop speaking after testimony Despise Republicans They will collude the rezoning process to appease President Donald Trump.

Video from the hearing shows that Martin collapses when he is pulled out of the room by authorities.

“History doesn’t remember you for what you did! That’s a shame!” he cried, prompting a gasp that could be heard from the crowd. He was accused of resisting arrest, trespassing criminally, and disrupting public meetings.

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Martin has been released All charges were dropped from the Travis County Jail on Friday. He later posted a video to X, who thanked X for his supporters and pledged to continue his remarks.

Martin began his testimony on Thursday by challenging the legitimacy of the hearing.

“It seems like a lot of people are sitting here in their movements, and it makes sense because the game is equipped,” he said.

He then accused Texan Republican of gerrymandering at Trump’s request.

“You have to get Trump’s support, and that’s the name of the game that will be a Republican recently,” Martin said. “Trump said you need five seats for each of you. But the real conversation we should have is… there’s retaliation for that.”

Martin cited the Blue State, who he claimed to be redrawing the map accordingly.

“Governor Kathy Hochul said she would hire Republicans,” he said. “The same thing happens in New Jersey.”

Martin also attacked Texas leadership over economic issues.

“We live in an affordable state… Despite the fact that your Republican has been in office for nearly 30 years, property taxes are rising,” he said.

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Criticizing the timing of the rezoning process, he added, “After one of the worst massive casualties events in state history, you choose to leave their seats and go.”

Rep. Cody Vassat, chairman of the House District Committee, tried to get the order back, but Martin refused to surrender.

“No, I’m not finished. I… I’m not finished!”

Martin then turned his anger towards Trump.

“I can thank you for your mistakes, for the old men, for the aging, for the president of the Epstein Party for all the work we are trying to do to each of you,” he said. “You did this, you caused this, and this is the result of you and your work.”

Vasut has directed state legislators to remove Martin. The audience cried out, “Get off him!” as Martin was dragged out of the room.

Martin continued to scream, “America will stand up to you!”

The committee resumed without commenting on the confusion.

Martin’s campaign too Governor Greg AbbottThe office responded to a request for comment on Fox News Digital.

Abbott previously described the rezoning effort as a compliance move following a court ruling against the Union District.

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It is quoted in the letter on July 7th Dallas Examinerthe Department of Justice flagged TX‑18 as one of Texas’ four legislative districts. This could involve unconstitutional racial gerrymandering through the composition of “coalition districts.”

Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to secure five additional Republican House seats through rezoning.

The map remains unfinished, with hearings continuing on Saturday in Houston and Monday in Arlington.

Paul Steinhauser of Fox News contributed to this report.