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The Texas Tribune on MSN6d

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 ...
FOX 7 Austin on MSN18h

Gov. Abbott will call special sessions until Texas Democrats return

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would continue to call special legislative sessions until Democratic lawmakers who left the ...
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Texas Senate Democrats walk out over flood relief delay, criticize Gov. Abbott’s redistricting focus

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas Senate Democrats staged a walkout on Tuesday, challenging Governor Greg Abbott’s decision ...

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 ...
KERA News17h

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 ...

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

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday night to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House ...