Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from his seat, arguing that Wu abandoned his office by fleeing the state.

The Texas Supreme Court said in 2021 the Constitution allows members to thwart legislation by leaving the state. Abbott wants ...

But Alford played a huge role in the dramatic legislative session of 1870, one that started with a walkout over a militia ...

“I think gerrymandering violates voting rights, but the U.S. Supreme Court’s not willing to do ... Abbott on Wednesday filed ...