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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 .
Abbott says fleeing Dems will have to stay out for years to stop new political maps
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) suggested Democrats who fled his state to stop a new set of GOP-friendly maps from being passed would have to stay out of the state for years in order for the tactic to ...
Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu
Bomb threat made to House Democrats’ hotel in Illinois AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to ...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Announces Federal Approval for SNAP Changes Barring Sugary Beverages and Candy Purchases
Texas Governor Abbott announces federal approval for a waiver to revise SNAP purchases, banning candy and high-sugar drinks ...
‘Special session after special session’: Abbott says he’ll continue until redrawn maps are passed
The Texas governor has tried multiple tactics to bring quorum-breaking Democrats back to the Lone Star State, including ...
Will this Houston lawmaker lose his seat over a protest?
State Rep. Gene Wu, a Houston Democrat, has until 5 p.m. Friday to formally respond to the emergency petition.
Israel plans takeover of Gaza City and Texas Gov. Abbott criticizes state Democrats: Morning Rundown
Plus, the suspect in a shooting this week at Fort Stewart in Georgia was bullied for his stutter when he first joined the ...
Texas Rep. John Bucy reacts to Gov. Greg Abbott's response after lawmakers break quorum
Bucy said the Texas governor "made a mistake when he took the focus off flood victims and instead chose to use them as pawns.