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Abbott, Paxton will seek court orders to have Democrats who broke quorum thrown out of office
Gov. Greg Abbott filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court of Texas to remove state Rep. Gene Wu from office.
Paxton demands Illinois court enforce arrest of Democrats who left Texas
"This court must give full faith and credit to warrants duly issued by the Texas House of Representatives," the lawsuit ...
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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 that leaving the state to halt legislative action ...
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AG Paxton investigates Soros-backed Texas Majority PAC for potential bribery
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday announced an investigation into a political action committee to see if it is ...
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 ...
Pro-Paxton PAC releases ad touting his response to Texas redistricting battle
The Lone Star Liberty PAC, a group supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) Senate run, rolled out an ad touting Paxton’s role in the state’s redistricting battle on Friday.
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Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Beto O'Rourke PAC over Texas redistricting walkout
The attorney general accused the organization of running a financial influence scheme that convinced Texas Democrats to leave ...
AG Paxton investigates Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee for funding Texas House Democrats in redistricting standoff
As Texas Republicans continue to push for congressional redistricting in the legislature’s special session, Texas Attorney ...
Paxton says he’ll ask court to declare vacancies in seats of absent Dems
Greg Abbott has warned Texas House Democrats that he would initiate removal proceedings if they do not return to Austin to ...
The 'rarely used' legal authority that Texas AG Ken Paxton is wielding to threaten fleeing Democrats to return — or else 'be stripped' of their office
Republicans, in their bids to oust various officials from office and here a top Texas Democratic lawmaker, have warmed to a ...