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Does Texas Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?
Several legal experts, in interviews with ABC News, questioned the strength of Abbott's case to remove lawmakers.
Gov Abbott files lawsuit to remove House Democratic Caucus chair
Gov. Greg Abbott took emergency action Tuesday in an effort toremove Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu from office, calling him ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sues to remove House Democratic leader amid redistricting battle
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Texas Supreme Court to have Rep. Gene Wu removed from office.
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 ...
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 ...
AG Paxton pushes back on Abbott's attempt to oust Democratic Rep. Gene Wu
Texas' top two Republicans are united in their anger at Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting, but seemingly ...
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Texas Governor Abbott Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Remove Democrat Rep. Wu Amid Legislative Standoff
Texas Governor Abbott files a Supreme Court petition for the removal of Rep. Gene Wu after Wu helped break quorum.
Abbott Threatens to Add Even More GOP Seats in Texas If Dems Don’t Return
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to expand Republicans’ power grab over the state’s congressional maps even ...