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Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?
Gov. Greg Abbott asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from his seat, arguing that Wu abandoned his office by fleeing the state.
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 ...
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The FBI has been asked to help locate Texas House Democrats. One state lawmaker says officials would be breaking the law
The chair of the Texas House Democratic caucus remained defiant Thursday in the face of one US senator’s bid to enlist the FBI’s help in returning him and ...