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Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus chair in redistricting standoff
The lawsuit filed with the state Supreme Court argues that Rep. Gene Wu violated Texas' Constitution and that his absence ...
North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader" over redistricting standoff
Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove House Democratic leader amid redistricting battle
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu removed from office.
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 ...
Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday night to remove state Rep. Gene Wu, chairman of the Texas House ...
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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 ...
Law scholars say Gov. Abbott’s bid to oust Rep. Wu is unprecedented, lacks legal basis
Quorum breaking has a long history in Texas; however, Gov. Greg Abbott's Tuesday petition to the state's Supreme Court is ...
Texas Rep. Marc Veasey weighs in on Democrats' redistricting fight
The redistricting battle in Texas continues to escalate as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the state Supreme Court to ...