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Paxton, Burrows ask Illinois court to enforce Texas arrest warrants against Democrats who left the state

The attorney general is calling on the “full faith and credit” clause of the U.S. Constitution, which says states should typically honor each other’s judicial proceedings.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 1d

AG Paxton calls on California to aid Texas in arresting House Democrats that left the state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking a California court to recognize civil warrants issued in Texas calling for the arrest and return of House Democrats that left the state to break quorum and prevent a vote on redrawn congressional maps.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2d

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to remove 13 Democrats over quorum-breaking walkout

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing 13 Democrats, claiming their walkout to block GOP maps represents an abandonment of their offices.

Texas state House adjourns AGAIN

The Hill on MSN · 17m

Abbott: Texas redistricting fight ‘could literally last years’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) said Sunday that he would be willing to call indefinite special sessions of the state’s legislature to force through a new congressional map, attempting to escalate pressure on Texas Democrats who have stonewalled votes by fleeing the state.

CBS News · 11h

Texas House to reconvene Monday amid redistricting standoff

The Texas House will attempt to reconvene Monday in Austin, continuing efforts to restore quorum after Democratic lawmakers fled the state last week to block a vote on Republican-backed redistricting maps.

MSNBC · 1d

Texas state House adjourns AGAIN after Democrats scatter in redistricting fight

Texas Democrats on Saturday again prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward with a Trump-backed plan to redraw Texas' congressional map. That redistricting plan would give Republicans an advantage in keeping control of the House of Representatives in D.

Beto, Texas and Democrats

Independent Journal Review · 2d

Ken Paxton Says ‘Beto Bribes’ No Longer Helping Democrats Who Fled Texas

Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton scored a legal victory Friday, securing a court order to block what he called

NBC News on MSN · 16h

Judge blocks Beto O'Rourke from providing financial support to Texas Democrats who fled state over redistricting

The ruling is a victory, albeit potentially a temporary one, for Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, who sought the temporary restraining order.

MSNBC · 1d

O’Rourke slams lawsuit accusing him of “Beto Bribes” to Texas Democrats

Texas Republicans are doing all they can to increase the pressure on Democratic legislators who left the state to stop the redistricting scheme. In one recent lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused former Rep.

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Texas Democratic Lawmakers' Absence Persists Amidst Legal Actions and Republican Pressure

Texas Democratic lawmakers' absence from a special session leads to a legal battle and GOP efforts to enforce their return.

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Chip Roy eyes Texas attorney general run as Paxton challenges Cornyn

Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is reportedly eyeing a campaign for Texas attorney general, the latest Lone Star State leader to ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigating Beto O'Rourke's PAC over funding of Democrats' walkout

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday that he's launched an investigation into a political action committee ...

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Beto O'Rourke for Alleged Illegal Fundraising Practices

Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Beto O'Rourke for allegedly using fundraising to cover personal expenses for Texas ...

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Texas attorney general sues New York county clerk over abortion ruling

Ken Paxton is seeking a writ of mandamus that would compel Taylor Bruck to file a Texas judgment in state court.

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EXCLUSIVE: Chip Roy eyeing bid for Texas attorney general

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is eyeing a bid for Texas attorney general, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, as ...

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Texas Sen. Angela Paxton files for divorce from Attorney General Ken Paxton, court records show

State Sen. Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing "biblical grounds" ...

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