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Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
Legal experts say it’s “inconsistent with the Texas Constitution” to argue that leaving the state to halt legislative action ...
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 ...
Abbott doubles down, asks Texas Supreme Court to rule before 3rd quorum attempt
T exas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his assertion that he has the right to file a lawsuit to the Texas Supreme Court, ...
Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove key Democrat from office in showdown over redistricting
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court this evening to declare vacant the seat of a key Democratic lawmaker, Rep.
Texas Gov. Abbott sues to remove alleged "ringleader" of Democratic walkout from office amid redistricting showdown
Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, the Democratic Caucus Chair, ...
Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove House Democratic Chair Gene Wu
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday to remove House Democratic Caucus chair Rep. Gene Wu of Houston.
Abbott says blue-state gerrymandering ‘distorted’ US politics after Democrats flee Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) defended his state’s controversial redistricting move as necessary, given the Democrats’ own ...
Texas bans soda and candy purchases with SNAP benefits beginning April 2026, Gov. Abbott says
Texans participating in a federal program that helps low-income individuals and families buy food will no longer be allowed ...