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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?

President Donald Trump asked Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) to call the state legislature in for a special session where they could ...

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 ...

Redistricting, Ethics, and the Fight for Democratic Legitimacy | Opinion

Recent research demonstrates that redistricting reforms—particularly those reducing partisan influence—can significantly ...
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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 ...
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Five things to know about possible FBI involvement in Texas redistricting battle

Some Republicans are calling for the FBI’s involvement after Texas Democrats left the state to block Republicans from passing a new map that would offer the Texas GOP five additional pickup ...