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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 ...
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Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response
With Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.
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 .
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.
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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
The governor also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they ...
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens to arrest House Democrats and vacate their seats
In the leadup to the quorum break, Republican Governor of Texas Greg Abbott threatened lawmakers by saying he'd vacate their ...
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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.
Gov. Abbott issues warning to Texas Democrats who fled: 'Clock is ticking'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins 'America Reports' to discuss the ongoing battle with state Democrats over redistricting efforts ...