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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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A Texas lawmaker lost his seat over quorum-breaking and violence allegations. 155 years ago.

But Alford played a huge role in the dramatic legislative session of 1870, one that started with a walkout over a militia ...
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Sen. Cornyn says FBI will help track down Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

More than 50 Texas House Democrats left the state to stall a Republican-backed redistricting plan, effectively shutting down ...
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FBI Joins Effort to Locate Absent Texas House Democrats Amid Redistricting Quorum Break

The FBI is involved in locating Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent a quorum for voting on a redistricting ...

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

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.