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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 ...

Greg Abbott sues to remove Houston lawmaker for leading redistricting quorum break

The lawsuit alleges Gene Wu forfeited his office when he led the Democratic House caucus in fleeing the state over ...
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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 ...

Gene Wu defiant against Greg Abbott’s attempt to remove him from Texas House seat

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition Tuesday with the state Supreme Court to remove Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston), ...

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 ...
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Riding political wins, a once-restrained Gov. Greg Abbott is increasingly steamrolling foes

The third-term governor seems determined to win any battle, even if it means scorched-earth primary crusades or trying to ...
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The Supreme Court should stop politicians redistricting us by skin color | Opinion

Gov. Greg Abbott has openly admitted he wants to rewrite Texas’ maps. Louisiana v. Callais could stop that kind of voter manipulation. | Opinion ...