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Abbott’s bid to expel the House Democratic leader goes to a court filled with his appointees

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants ...

Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston.

Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from his seat, arguing that Wu ...

Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP congressional seats being sought beyond the 5 already proposed

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions about trying to add as many as three GOP ...
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Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that he will seek a court ruling declaring that state House Democrats who ...

What Supreme Court Justices Said About Gerrymandering

The Texas showdown has revived gerrymandering fears as the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho ruling left redistricting power ...

Texas Gov. to call for new special session if Democrats don’t return | Morning in America

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the Legislature will adjourn its current session on Friday and will call another special session, after Democrats again broke quorum Tuesday in an effort to block a ...

Gov. Abbott calls out ‘COWARDICE’ behavior from Democrats who fled state

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott criticizes Democratic lawmakers for fleeing the state to block a redistricting vote, calling their ...