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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove state House Democratic Caucus chair in redistricting standoff
The lawsuit filed with the Texas Supreme Court argues that Rep. Gene Wu violated the state Constitution and that his absence ...
Day two of Texas House standoff begins after arrest warrants, pushback
A political back-and-forth is taking place as the second day of a standoff at the Texas House begins, with Governor Greg Abbott issuing arrest warrants for absent House Democrats, while some Democrat ...
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Texas redistricting fight: Can they be arrested? Who's footing the bill? What the law says about Texas walkout
Texas House Democrats have broken quorum by fleeing the state - to block a scheduled vote on a newly drawn congressional map ...
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, removed from office.
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Texas redistricting standoff gains national attention; Local expert weighs in
Democratic lawmakers are fighting a republican redistricting plan that could change the balance of power for the entire ...
Prosecuting Texas Democrats will be a 'challenge,' state's GOP AG says
Texas governor says he wants to oust and replace Democratic lawmakers who fled the state, but that might be a challenge and ...
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Texas Democrats arrive in Illinois to block vote back home on redrawn House maps sought by Trump
A standoff in Texas over redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump sharply escalated Sunday when dozens of ...
Hochul hosts Texas lawmakers; blasts GOP as 'law-breaking cowboys'
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is siding with Texas Democrats in a standoff over redrawn U.S. House maps ...