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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.

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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 states.

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Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove Democratic lawmakers who left the state over redistricting?

Gov. Greg Abbott said he's ordered the Texas DPS to "locate, arrest and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans."

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Abbott, Paxton launch legal blitz on fleeing Democrats in redistricting showdown

Texas leaders are trying to force a vote on a new congressional map that heavily favors Republicans — teeing up a showdown ...

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A High-Stakes Legal Showdown: Abbott And Paxton Battle Over Runaway Texas Democrats

Texas Governor's Petition to Remove Lawmaker Sparks Feud with Attorney General The political standoff in the Texas ...

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Texas AG Paxton will try to expel Texas Democrats if they don’t return by Friday

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is moving forward with a plan to remove quorum-breaking House Democrats from office, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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DNC Chairman Ken Martin: "This Is Not The Democratic Party Of Your Grandfather," "We're Bringing A Knife To A Knife Fight"

Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin told CNN host Phil Mattingly that President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott ...

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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 ...

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