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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.
Abbott sues to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from seat
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has sued to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from his seat amid a battle between ...
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Gov. Abbott seeks removal of House Democratic Leader Rep. Gene Wu over quorum walkout
The move came just hours after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he’d seek to vacate the seats of other absent Democrats ...
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 ...
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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Solicitor General files request with Texas Supreme Court as Paxton vacations in Europe
The solicitor general of Texas has filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court in a lawsuit filed by Gov. Greg Abbott while Attorney General Ken ...