Tag: Greg Abbott
Texas Democrats receive bomb threat in escalating standoff over redistricting
Texas Democrats who left the state say they experienced a bomb threat at their Illinois hotel on Wednesday…
What’s Going on With the Gerrymandering Chaos in Texas?
Donald Trump and Republicans are nervous about the 2026 midterms. The president’s polling numbers are very bad (despite…
Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove Houston Rep. Gene Wu, chair of…
Texas Republicans could have a hard time enforcing threats against Democrats who left
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dozens of Texas Democratic lawmakers had barely left the state to stall a vote…
What does Texas redrawing its voting maps mean and why have Democrats left the state? Explained
At the insistence of Donald Trump, Republicans in Texas are pushing ahead with an effort to redraw their…
Can Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remove lawmakers who left the state?
The Texas Legislature attempted to meet Monday to consider a redistricting plan that would favor Republicans, but Democratic…
Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power and US House majority in play
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The nation's two most populous states — California and Texas — grappled for political…
Texas Dems’ absence hampers special session, triggers warrants, garners national attention
Texas House Democrats have fled the state to block Republicans from redrawing congressional districts in a bid to…
Former AG Eric Holder on TX gerrymander
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening to arrest Democratic state lawmakers who fled the state to block a…
Texas House reconvenes without quorum as Democrats flee state
Texas Democrats in the state legislature denied Republicans a legislative quorum on Monday by leaving the state, preventing,…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Arrest of Democratic Lawmakers. Can He Do That?
NEED TO KNOWTexas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to deny quorum, which was required for the…
What you need to know
More than 50 Texas House Democrats have fled the state to try to stop Republican state lawmakers from…