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Abbott threatens to remove Texas Democrats from office. Can he legally do that?
On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott escalated the feud, filing a lawsuit asking the State Supreme Court to expel Rep. Gene Wu, chair ...
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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 unprecedented and lacks evidence, legal experts tell KXAN.
Who wins and loses if every state gets their way on redistricting?
The summer of redistricting continues, with more states threatening to redraw their district lines to maximize partisan ...
Newsom’s cynical redistricting ploy should be rejected by voters
Newsom, California Democrats and their attempt to wrest power from the state's independent redistricting system are no better ...
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Disaster relief bills get hearing in Texas House but will stall if shutdown continues
A Texas House panel heard testimony on five bills Tuesday meant to provide relief funding and upgrade emergency ...
Contributor: Newsom's cynical redistricting ploy should be rejected by voters
Newsom, California Democrats and their attempt to wrest power from the state's independent redistricting system are no better ...
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Texas County Attorney Slams Greg Abbott's Legal Brief, "Astonishingly Stupid"
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that he “took emergency action to begin the removal from office of ...