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Gov. Abbott threatens immediate new session if Democrats don’t return by Friday
With Friday’s deadline approaching, Gov. Greg Abbott warns he’ll call lawmakers back immediately if Democrats don’t return.
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Texas lawmakers prepare to end session early as Gov. Abbott vows to ‘immediately’ call another
The Texas Legislature is preparing to adjourn early this week amid a continued quorum break by House Democrats. But Gov. Greg ...
Texas Supreme Court delays decision on Abbott and Paxton’s request to eject Democrats from office
Justices requested more information before deciding whether or not Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is allowed to oust lawmakers who have broken quorum.
Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating the partisan redistricting fight by asking a judge to hold progressive ...
Beto O’Rourke launches national push against Texas redistricting plan
Former U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is carrying out townhalls across the United States to challenge redistricting in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.