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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 a quorum break qualifies as abandoning an office.

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 ...
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State leaders want to delay redistricting House, Senate voter maps. Fed judge wants to know why.

A federal judge agreed to postpone the Aug. 25 hearing and stayed the case after listening to arguments from the state ...
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Rent control advocates, opponents state their case during State House hearing

Advocates flocked to the State House, July 29, amid a renewed push to eliminate the statewide ban that prohibits cities and ...

GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state's lone House Dem

South Carolina Republican Ralph Norman joins the growing national push for redistricting battles, targeting Jim Clyburn's district in a bid for a 7-0 GOP delegation.

Texas state lawmakers in Illinois evacuated from their hotel after threat

The Kane County bomb squad was asked to assist and, following a search, police said no device was found. The investigation continues, according to police.
The Texas Tribune on MSN8h

House Democrats helped Dustin Burrows win the gavel. Their departure from the state marks a pivotal moment for him.

The situation is an opportunity for the speaker to bolster his credibility with the right, but he has limited tools to combat ...
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Can the Out-of-State Texas Dems Be Arrested?

Texas state representative Gene Wu wears a House Democratic Caucus pin during a news conference in Aurora, Ill., on Aug.