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Texas Supreme Court delays decision on Abbott and Paxton’s request to eject Democrats from office
The Texas Supreme Court requested more information from Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s ...
Texas Senate passes redistricting maps, despite Democrats' walkout, but House still can't consider bill with no quorum
Tuesday's walkout was another moment for Texas Democrats to speak out against the controversial proposed congressional maps.
Abbott to call another special session amid Texas standoff
Texas Redistricting Turmoil Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said he planned to call another special session after the state House ...
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Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Abbott vows to ‘immediately’ call another
The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg ...
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Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state
The governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left ...
Greg Abbott is testing new legal ground in his push to expel absent Democrats
A constitutional law expert says the governor and the attorney general are treading upon separation of powers doctrine .
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Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state
Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.