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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 ...
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Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Gov. 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 ...

Exclusive: Gov. Abbott says Republicans are considering expanding GOP Congressional seats beyond the 5 already proposed

Texas Governor Greg Abbott tells CBS News Texas there have been discussions to add as many as three GOP Congressional seats ...

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.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to amp up the pressure on Democrats who fled in redistricting standoff

More than 50 Texas Democratic legislators left the state to block a GOP effort to redraw congressional lines. Abbott said ...
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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 ...

North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader" over redistricting standoff

Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott ...

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 ...