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Abbott vows to immediately call Texas lawmakers back to work if special session ends without new maps
The leaders of both chambers said they would adjourn for the session Friday if Democrats do not return, while the governor ...
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Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Abbott vows to ‘immediately’ call another
The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg ...
Texas Supreme Court delays decision on Abbott and Paxton’s request to eject Democrats from office
Justices requested more information before deciding whether or not Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is allowed to oust lawmakers who have broken quorum.
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 .
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.