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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.

Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus chair in redistricting standoff

The lawsuit filed with the state Supreme Court argues that Rep. Gene Wu violated Texas' Constitution and that his absence ...

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.

Gov. Abbott plans 2nd special session as Texas Legislature wraps up first one this week

Due to the Texas House not having a quorum and lawmakers signaling an early end to the 1st, Gov. Abbott announced the immediate call for another one.
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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. 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.