The Texas House Democrats who abandoned their state in protest of the Republican-led redistricting effort will return home after Gov. Greg Abbott (R) took “emergency action” to begin removing the absent legislators as they refused to show up for work.
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Ken Paxton Seeks To Put Democrat Beto O’Rourke ‘Behind Bars’ Over Fundraising For AWOL Dems
Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Tuesday that he is seeking the arrest of Democrat Robert Francis “Beto” O’Rourke over O’Rourke’s alleged violation Read More
Texas Supreme Court Sets ‘Expedited’ Brief Schedule for Governor’s Suit to Remove Runaway House Democrats
The Texas Supreme Court set an “expedited” schedule for briefs to be filed by the parties involved in Governor Greg Abbott’s lawsuit to vacate the House seat of Rep. Gene Wu. The schedule requires all briefs to be filed and
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Gov. Abbot still beat Newsom in disaster relief despite Texas Democrats stalling, hiding out
Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Governor Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. wildfires.
Abbott Vows To Hold Special Sessions In Texas ‘For Years’ Until Delinquent Dems Return
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that he would continue to call special sessions of the Texas legislature until the rogue Democrats who fled the Read More
Illinois Gov Says His State’s Gerrymandering Is OK — Because ‘Democracy’
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker dodged when confronted on his own state’s gerrymandered congressional map, pivoting to blame Texas Republicans of threatening “democracy.” The Illinois governor Read More
California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early November to place its own redistricting plan on a ballot measure before voters.
Lone Star State rivals for US Senate compete to wrangle runaway Democrats
Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a 2026 Texas Senate race, and a super PAC highlights the attorney general’s role in a redistricting battle with fleeing Democrats.
Abbott Vows To Use ‘Every Tool’ To Round Up And Arrest Runaway Texas Dems
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott said that he is open to using “every tool” to go after the 50+ Democratic state representatives who fled the Read More
Beto O’Rourke-Led Group Under Investigation Over Potential Bribes To Help Runaway Texas Dems
Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation Wednesday into a group led by Democrat Beto O’Rourke that is bankrolling dozens of Democrats who Read More